Graduate Pre-Construction Assistant


Company:	A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Salary:	£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambourne
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

£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.

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.