Pre-Construction Manager (Passive Fire)

Company Overview

Established UK fire safety business specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of compliant fire doors and protection systems. They deliver full end-to-end passive fire protection solutions with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Lead the pre-construction phase of passive fire protection projects, ensuring full planning, coordination, and commercial viability before site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead pre-construction across multiple projects

* Carry out feasibility, risk assessments, and programme planning

* Review designs for compliance with fire safety regulations

* Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors

* Produce cost plans, budgets (£2–5m projects), and forecasts

* Prepare key documentation (method statements, PQPs, ITPs, compliance matrices)

* Support tenders and bids with technical/commercial input

* Identify risks and value engineering opportunities

* Manage subcontractor and supplier evaluation

Requirements

* Experience in pre-construction, estimating, or project coordination

* Background in fire protection or construction

* Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, and fire stopping

* Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills

* Ability to produce project documentation and cost plans

* UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

* £40,000 – £60,000 per annum

* 21 days holiday + bank holidays (+ up to 3 extra days with service)

* Pension scheme

* Free parking

* Social events and team culture