Job Description:

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.

Apply today – click Apply or send your CV to be considered.