Job Description:

Location: Essex Employment: Full‑time, Permanent

We're looking for a dynamic, detail‑driven Pre‑Construction Manager to lead all pre‑construction activity within our growing passive fire protection division. If you thrive on shaping projects from the ground up, building strong client relationships, and ensuring every detail is watertight before work begins, this is your stage.

You'll be the driving force behind everything that happens before boots hit the ground:

• Pre‑construction leadership - Oversee all passive fire pre‑construction processes, ensuring projects are scoped, priced, and prepared to the highest standard.

• Estimating support - Work closely with our estimating team to develop accurate, competitive, and compliant cost proposals.

• Client documentation - Produce, review, and manage all pre‑construction paperwork, including technical submissions, RAMS, schedules, and tender packs.

• Client engagement - Attend meetings, present solutions, and act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the pre‑construction phase.

• Coordination & planning - Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project handover into delivery.

• Compliance & standards - Ensure all proposals meet the latest fire safety regulations, certification requirements, and industry best practice.

• Strong experience in passive fire protection or a related construction discipline

• Proven ability to manage pre‑construction workflows from enquiry to handover

• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills

• A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and fire strategy documents

• A forward‑thinking fire protection company with big growth plans

• Autonomy to shape the pre‑construction function

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

• Competitive salary package and opportunities for progression