Pre-Construction Manager (Passive Fire Protection)
Location - Kent
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our team and lead the pre-construction phase of passive fire protection projects. This role will focus on project feasibility, design review, value engineering, and programme planning to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. The successful candidate will have proven experience in fire protection, construction, or fire & security sectors, with strong knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping, and containment systems.
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in pre-construction or estimating roles within fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
Strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
Experience preparing budgets, cost plans, and pre-construction documentation for projects (£2-5 million).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Commercially astute, with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and manage budgets effectively.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
Proficient in project management software and digital quality management systems.
Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities:
Lead pre-construction activities for multiple PFP projects, including feasibility studies, risk assessments, and programme planning.
Review design proposals, technical specifications, and fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations (BS EN 1634, BS 8214, BS 9999)
Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to optimise design solutions and identify value engineering opportunities.
Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring financial viability and value for money.
Prepare pre-construction documentation, including Method Statements, PQPs, ITPs, and compliance matrices for Gateway Three readiness.
Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring materials and products are accredited and suitable for the project.
Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies to minimise project delays, defects, or cost overruns.
Support bid preparation and tender responses, providing technical input, cost advice, and programme planning.
Maintain strong communication with internal teams and clients, acting as the key point of contact during the pre-construction phase.
Keep up to date with legislation, industry standards, and best practice in passive fire protection.Benefits
Circa £50,000 per annum salary
Company car, laptop and mobile phone.
Annual holiday allowance of 20-days plus Bank Holidays
Rising to with an additional day for each year of service (to a maximum of 3 additional days)
Pension plan
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