Job Description:

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Pre-Construction Manager to join a specialist fire safety organisation operating within the social housing sector, delivering M&E active fire solutions across the UK.

The business works closely with housing associations, local authorities, and property owners to support the delivery of compliant, safe, and high-quality fire protection systems within residential environments. This is a key role within the M&E division, supporting pre-construction activity across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will work closely with estimating, design, commercial, and operational teams to ensure tenders, proposals, and early-stage project planning are delivered accurately and efficiently. While you do not need to be a fire specialist, a solid understanding of M&E frameworks, project delivery, and tendering processes is essential.

This is a high-performance environment where ownership, accountability, and delivery are core to success, with a strong team ethos and a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-construction activities across M&E active fire projects
• Review, interpret, and respond to tender documentation and client requirements
• Coordinate with estimating, design, commercial, and operational teams
• Develop and submit competitive, high-quality tender bids and proposals
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options early in the process
• Support project handovers from pre-construction to delivery teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, particularly within social housing frameworks
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, standards, and internal processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement across pre-construction processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a pre-construction, bid, or project management role within M&E or construction
• Strong understanding of M&E frameworks, tendering processes, and project lifecycle
• Experience working within social housing, public sector, or framework-based environments is highly desirable
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Desirable

• Experience within fire protection systems or active fire projects
• Background working with Tier 1 contractors or structured framework agreements
• Familiarity with design & build (D&B) environments

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £80,000
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the social housing sector, contributing to safer living environments
• UK-wide project exposure
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear scope for impact and progression
• Fast-paced culture where initiative and delivery are highly valued

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced pre-construction professional looking to take the next step in a dynamic M&E environment with strong social purpose, please apply with your CV and relevant experience.