Pre-Construction Manager - Passive Fire

Position: Pre-Construction Manager - Passive Fire (Permanent)
Job Title:

Pre-Construction Manager - Passive Fire

Location:

Bexley, Kent
Salary: c £50,000 + benefits

We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship.

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.

Experience /

Qualifications:

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