Pre-construction Manager

Department: Building Fabric - Pre-construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

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.

• 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

• 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

• We embrace the value of Athlete's Grit – an unwavering determination and never giving up, even in the face of challenges
• We believe in the value of Captain's Duty – acting like a leader and taking responsibility, keeping promises and fulfilling commitments
• We foster a Fun Loving Heart – creating a positive and enjoyable work environment, encouraging genuine care and good company among our employees, and finding joy in the work we do

• 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