Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager - Design & Build Location – Reading, RG1

Apleona UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Virtual GP access

Health & wellbeing app

Training & development

Job summary

Apleona APS Projects & Design is inviting applications for a Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager role based in Reading. The position focuses on estimating, tender support, and pre-construction planning for design & build projects in the UK.

You will work within a team delivering office fit-out and refurbishment schemes across a regional footprint, with a strong emphasis on client collaboration, cost control, and timely delivery. A generous benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in commercial fit-out/construction sectors.
• Ability to liaise with clients at all levels.
• Proven project management and financial control capability.
• Strong reporting skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract methodologies (JCT/NEC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, quotations and tender support for projects.
• Collaborate with project team to plan delivery and budgets.
• Manage multiple work streams to time, cost and quality targets.
• Support procurement and contract administration during delivery.
• Provide clear client communication and progress reporting.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client liaison

Project management

Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

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  Pre-Construction Estimator / Project Manager - Design & Build

  
  

  Location – Reading, RG1 (This is a regional role covering London/Southeast)

  
  

  Hours – 37.5 hours.

  
  

  Salary: £50k - £60k (Experience dependant)

  
  

  Permanent Position

  
  

  Benefits Include:

  
  
  
  
  • Monthly Car Allowance
  
  
  • Healthcare cover
  
  
  • Life Insurance
  
  
  • Employee Discounts via Perkbox
  
  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  
  • Access to a virtual GP and Health & Wellbeing App
  
  
  • Training & Development
  
  
  
  

  Are you dedicated to delivering great service and want to join a growing company that looks after its people? Have you got skills and experience in a Design & Build - Estimating / Pre-Con Project Management role, with a customer focused mind-set, if so then we have got the role for you.

  
  

  The APS Projects & Design Team are specialists in workplace strategy, interior design, business relocation, design & build, commercial fit out and refurbishment. We operate throughout the UK, working for a diverse range of clients within the commercial office market. We deliver office moves and relocation services to our varied client base. We also design and deliver inspirational workspaces.

  
  

  We are looking for dynamic, organised, customer-focused people to join our growing team. As a Pre-Con Estimator / Project Manager within Apleona APS Projects & Design, you will work collaboratively within our team to support the planning and delivery of a varied range of projects for office fit outs and refurbishments.

  
  

  As the Pre-Con Estimator/ Project Manager, you will work within the Project Team providing estimates, quotations and tender support for projects which are timely, accurate and well thought out proposals.

  
  

  This critical role encompasses the delivery of key business objectives, financial management and control, and the hands‑on daily operational management of existing and new fit out and refurbishment contracts.

  
  

  Our Ideal candidate will preferably have:

  
  
  
  
  • Estimating experience within the commercial fit out/construction sector.
  
  
  • Willingness to develop and expand skill set.
  
  
  • Working knowledge of estimating systems and methodology and can implement these throughout the pre‑construction and project delivery process.
  
  
  • Able to control/ manage a project from engagement to completion financially.
  
  
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with the client at all levels.
  
  
  • Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage numerous work streams over varying size.
  
  
  • Excellent reporting skills both written and verbal.
  
  
  • Proficient in all Microsoft packages.
  
  
  • Experience of working with JCT and NEC contracts suite.
  
  
  • Able to work under pressure and deliver to both programme and budgetary restraints.
  
  
  • Experienced at dealing with a range of internal/external stakeholders.
  
  
  • Valid UK Driving license with access to own vehicle
  
  
  
  

  We’ll make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job. You may ideally already have Pre-Con Estimating experience gained in a similar role, within a fast‑paced, client‑led environment.

  
  

  You will work 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility required, with access to Apleona employee benefits that will be available to you as soon as you start including a generous car allowance and 25 days holiday plus BH.

  
  

  Apleona is an equal opportunities employer who deliver workspace services and facilities management to clients all over the UK; with vacancies in your area this is a great time to apply to join our teams.