Graduate Pre-Construction Assistant
£26,000–£28,000 per year | 25 days’ holiday | Ongoing support and continued career progression
Cambourne, Cambridge
Easily commutable from Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough & Cambridge
Graduate Opportunity | Main Contractor | Estimating & Planning
Are you graduating with a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree and looking for your first opportunity within construction?
We are looking for a Graduate Pre-Construction Assistant to join the pre-construction team of an established UK main contractor based in Cambourne, Cambridge.
You’ll work alongside an experienced Planner and Estimator, gaining hands-on experience across estimating, planning, tendering and pre-construction.
If you haven’t decided which direction to take after your degree, you’ll have the chance to explore estimating, planning, quantity surveying and wider pre-construction.
The regional team works on life sciences, laboratories, education, commercial and residential projects, giving you experience across a range of sectors.
The Role
You’ll support both the Estimator and Planner, getting involved with live tenders and projects from an early stage.
Your role will include:
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
- Assisting with measurements, take-offs and cost information
- Helping obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Supporting tender comparisons and pricing
- Assisting with construction programmes and project sequencing
- Developing an understanding of construction methods and buildability
- Helping identify project risks and constraints
- Working with planning, estimating, design, commercial and operational teams
As your knowledge and confidence develop, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility.
About You
You will need to have completed, or be due to complete, a degree in:
- Quantity Surveying, or
- Construction Management
You’ll also have:
- An interest in construction, a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Previous construction experience, a placement year or summer work would be useful, but isn’t essential.
Why Apply?
You’ll start your career with an established main contractor, with training and support as you learn the role.
You’ll learn about estimating, programming, tendering, construction methodology and project delivery, while working alongside experienced construction professionals.
As you develop, there is scope to build a long-term career in estimating, planning, quantity surveying or pre-construction.
Location
Cambourne, Cambridge
The office is well placed for candidates based in Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough, Cambridge, Biggleswade, Sandy, Bedford and surrounding areas.
Interested?
If you’ve recently completed, or are due to complete, a Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree and are looking for your first graduate construction opportunity, we’d be keen to hear from you.