Apleona UK
Pre-Construction Project Manager / Estimator
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Pre-Construction Project Manager / Estimator
Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager – Design & Build
Location – Reading, RG1 (Regional role covering London/Southeast) Hours – 37.5 hours per week Position Type – Permanent
Key Benefits
At Apleona APS Projects & Design, we prioritise your well-being and career growth. Our benefits include:
- Monthly car allowance
- Comprehensive healthcare cover
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts (via Reward Gateway)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a virtual GP and health & wellbeing app
- Training and development opportunities
About the Role
We are Apleona APS Projects & Design, specialists in:
- Workplace strategy
- Interior design
- Business relocation
- Design & build
- Commercial fit-out and refurbishment
From office moves to inspirational workplace design, we support a diverse range of clients in the commercial office sector across the UK.
We’re looking for dynamic, organised, customer-focused individuals to join our growing team. As a Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager, you’ll play a critical role in planning, estimating, and delivering a variety of office fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing timely, accurate estimates, quotations, and tender support
- Managing projects financially from engagement to completion
- Planning, organising, and delivering projects within budget and on programme
- Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
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Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Produce comprehensive, well-thought-out estimates for proposed projects
- Support tender and quotation processes, ensuring proposals are competitive and meet client needs
- Work closely with design and construction teams to deliver projects efficiently
- Manage financial controls, ensuring budgets are adhered to and variations are handled professionally
- Liaise with clients at all levels, ensuring clarity of expectations and open communication
- Monitor project progress, overseeing timelines, risks, and quality assurance
- Create detailed reports (written and verbal) for senior management and stakeholders
- Develop strong working relationships with internal teams (design, procurement, construction) and external stakeholders (contractors, consultants)
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Qualifications & Experience
- Estimating experience within the commercial fit-out/construction sector
- Willingness to develop and expand your skill set
- Working knowledge of estimating systems and methodologies, capable of integrating them into the pre-construction and project delivery process
- Ability to financially manage a project from start to finish
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience liaising at all levels of client interaction
- Outstanding organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multitask efficiently across multiple projects
- Strong reporting skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in all Microsoft packages
- Experience with JCT and NEC contract suites
- Ability to work under pressure while delivering to strict budgetary and programme restraints
- Ability to manage diverse, high-value workstreams
- Valid UK driving license, with access to your own vehicle
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Ideal Fit for the Role
The ideal candidate will ideally have: ✅ Previous experience in pre-construction estimating within a fast-paced, client-driven environment ✅ Experience managing projects from engagement to completion ✅ Understanding of the commercial office market and its specific needs
Your Working Environment
- 37.5 hours per week (with some flexibility required)
- Access to generous employee benefits, including:
- A competitive car allowance
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Full access to Apleona benefits from day one
Apleona is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellent workmanship, innovation, and outstanding client service.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right role for you, apply today. We’ll touch base as soon as we find a strong match for our team!
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