Pre-construction Manager
Posted 6 hours 47 minutes ago by Harmony Fire
Permanent
Full Time
Construction Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Pre-construction Manager
Description
Since 2017, Harmony Fire has grown to become one of the UK's leading life safety contractors, delivering passive fire protection, building fabric, and M&E works across residential, social housing, commercial, and public sector markets. We hold a Two Star Outstanding Company to Work For accreditation from Best Companies and we are growing fast.
Our mission is simple: every resident should be able to sleep safely at night, knowing their home is 100% compliant and protected. That is what drives everything we do.
We now have an opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join one of our regional pods, owning projects end-to-end from initial scope development through to handover into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What We Look For in Our People
We embrace the value of Athlete's Grit. This means having an unwavering determination and never giving up, even in the face of challenges. We encourage our team members to go the extra mile and constantly push beyond their limits to achieve success.
We believe in the value of Captain's Duty. Acting like a leader and taking responsibility is crucial to our company culture. We expect all team members to demonstrate a sense of duty, keeping their promises and fulfilling their commitments.
We foster a Fun Loving Heart. We create a positive and enjoyable work environment by encouraging genuine care and good company among our employees, spreading positive energy, supporting one another, and finding joy in the work we do.
Benefits
Department: Building Fabric - Pre-construction
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Description
Since 2017, Harmony Fire has grown to become one of the UK's leading life safety contractors, delivering passive fire protection, building fabric, and M&E works across residential, social housing, commercial, and public sector markets. We hold a Two Star Outstanding Company to Work For accreditation from Best Companies and we are growing fast.
Our mission is simple: every resident should be able to sleep safely at night, knowing their home is 100% compliant and protected. That is what drives everything we do.
We now have an opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join one of our regional pods, owning projects end-to-end from initial scope development through to handover into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own each allocated project from scope development through to PCI pack completion and handover into delivery
- Develop scopes of work that are accurate, compliant, commercially optimised, and fit for the delivery team to execute without ambiguity
- Prepare pricing, scope build-ups, and commercial positions for all allocated projects, approving within delegated authority and escalating above threshold to the Pre-Construction Director with a clear recommendation
- Act as the day-to-day client contact on all allocated projects, running Pre-Construction Calls with a structured agenda and capturing all decisions and scope agreements in writing
- Line manage pod-aligned estimators, setting clear objectives and holding them accountable to quality and timeline
- Coordinate surveyors, workflow, and admin support across your projects within the pod model
- Maintain forecast accuracy and report weekly on live projects in line with Harmony's forecasting requirements
- Ensure all project records and commercial activity are kept current and accurate in Salesforce
- Contribute positively to the wider pod and pre-construction function, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Proven experience in a pre-construction, estimating, or project management role within fire, life safety, M&E, or specialist construction
- Commercially sharp, with a clear understanding of margin, scope creep, and what a good deal looks like
- Strong client management skills, with the ability to run structured meetings and build trust through follow-through and accuracy
- Organised and methodical, capable of managing multiple projects in parallel without dropping threads
- Resourceful: knows what they know, recognises what they do not, and moves fast to get the right answer from the right source
- Clear and confident communicator, written and verbal, with a strong instinct to document everything
- Experience line managing or directing junior team members is an advantage
What We Look For in Our People
We embrace the value of Athlete's Grit. This means having an unwavering determination and never giving up, even in the face of challenges. We encourage our team members to go the extra mile and constantly push beyond their limits to achieve success.
We believe in the value of Captain's Duty. Acting like a leader and taking responsibility is crucial to our company culture. We expect all team members to demonstrate a sense of duty, keeping their promises and fulfilling their commitments.
We foster a Fun Loving Heart. We create a positive and enjoyable work environment by encouraging genuine care and good company among our employees, spreading positive energy, supporting one another, and finding joy in the work we do.
Benefits
- Real ownership from day one, with your projects yours to manage end-to-end
- Work that matters: fire and life safety protects people in their homes and workplaces
- A fast-growing business investing in the tools, people, and processes to be best in class
- A clear career pathway, with strong Pre-Construction Managers progressing into Pre-Construction Director roles
- A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Unlimited holiday
- Performance bonus (up to 50% of annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Private medical insurance
- Two major company events each year and a team social budget
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme