Pre Construction Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in fire protection seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the full pre-construction process for passive fire protection projects. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in pre-construction roles, with knowledge of fire doors and compliance standards. The role offers a salary of circa £50,000 per annum, along with benefits like a company car, pension scheme, and generous leave. The position is based in Belvedere, United Kingdom, and requires effective stakeholder management and strong technical expertise.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Participation in company social/fun days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating roles.
• In-depth understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation.
• Demonstrable ability to prepare budgets for projects typically £2–5 million.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities for PFP projects including feasibility studies.
• Review design documentation for compliance with fire safety standards.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and budgets for financial viability.
• Act as primary contact during the pre-construction phase.

Skills

Experience in pre-construction or estimating roles

Understanding of fire doors and fire stopping

Ability to prepare budgets and cost plans

Strong communication and leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with project management tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Pre Construction Manager - Passive Fire Protection - Belvedere - £50,000 per annum

Pre-Construction Manager – Passive Fire Protection

We are working on behalf of a respected organisation within the fire protection sector to recruit an experienced Pre-Construction Manager. This is a key role leading the full pre-construction process for passive fire protection (PFP) projects, ensuring feasibility, compliance, value, and programme efficiency from the outset.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge across fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping, and containment systems, with a background in fire protection, construction, or fire & security.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating roles within fire protection, construction, or fire & security.
• In-depth understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Demonstrable ability to prepare budgets, cost plans, and pre-construction packages for projects typically £2–5 million.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and manage budgets.
• Confident stakeholder manager – clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Proficient with project management tools and digital quality management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across multiple PFP projects including feasibility studies, risk assessments, and programme planning.
• Review design documentation, specifications, and fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety standards (e.g., BS EN 1634, BS 8214, BS 9999).
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to optimise design solutions and drive value engineering.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, budgets, and resource plans to ensure financial viability.
• Prepare pre-construction documentation such as Method Statements, PQPs, ITPs, and compliance matrices for Gateway Three readiness.
• Assess subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring product suitability and accreditation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to minimise delays, defects, or cost overruns.
• Support bid and tender submissions with technical input and programme advice.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase, maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with evolving legislation, industry standards, and best practice in passive fire protection.

Package & Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing by one extra day per year of service, up to an additional three days)
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Participation in company social/fun days

If you are interested, please apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions!