Electrical Pre-Construction Manager / Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Pre-Construction Manager / Electrical Project Manager Hybrid | London

Fit Out UK is looking for an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager (or strong Electrical Project Manager ready to step into pre-con) to take ownership of the pre-construction phase on high-value retail fit-out and commercial projects.

You will shape projects from tender/enquiry through to a clean, risk-managed handover to the delivery team — ensuring technical excellence, commercial robustness and programme certainty.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full pre-construction process from enquiry to project handover

• Review client requirements, drawings, specifications and contract documents

• Identify technical, commercial and programme risks and put clear mitigation in place

• Coordinate design development with consultants, specialist subcontractors and the client team

• Produce detailed programmes, resource plans and construction methodologies

• Ensure full compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations, health & safety legislation and client standards

• Coordinate surveys, investigations and enabling works

• Liaise with statutory authorities and utility providers

• Prepare and present high-quality pre-construction reports and recommendations to senior management and clients

• Deliver a smooth, complete handover pack to the delivery/project management team

• Support business development through client meetings, bid support and tender presentations

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services (LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, power, controls, data, security systems)

• Proven experience as an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager, Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Project Manager within retail fit-out, commercial fit-out or building services

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Electrical Pre-Construction and 3 years in Retail Fit-Out (required)

• Excellent commercial awareness and risk management skills

• Strong planning, procurement and programme management experience

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management / planning software

• Solid knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and current Building Regulations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary or Freelance Day Rate

• Exciting high-value retail and commercial fit-out projects

• Clear progression opportunities within a specialist fit-out business

• Hybrid working (London EC1V base)

Ready for your next move? If you have a strong retail fit-out background and want to take ownership of pre-construction on major projects, apply now with your CV.

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