Pre Construction Manager

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

Job summary

A respected organisation in fire protection seeks an experienced Pre Construction Manager to oversee the pre-construction process for passive fire protection projects. This role includes leading feasibility studies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge in fire protection and proven experience in similar roles. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and additional leave based on service.

Benefits

Company car

Pension scheme

20 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Company social days

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in fire doors, compartmentation, and fire stopping.
• Experience managing budgets for projects of £2–5 million.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across multiple PFP projects.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and financial viability reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase.

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Fire protection knowledge

Project management proficiency

Budget preparation

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.

Ideal Candidate

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 Stacey at CBW Staffing Solutions!