[ref. g71239300] Site Management Trainee Apprentice
Ready to kickstart your career? Gain hands on experience on our Apprentice Site Management Trainee Programme.
Join our sought- after Site Management Trainee Programme, where you will play a vital role in ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
You will be at the heart of the action and support on various subcontractor and operator activities, working across several workstreams within the business.
Using the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt on the programme, you’ll:- Promote and uphold Wates' reputation for providing the highest standards of site safety, health and welfare and protection of the environment.
- Work with our supply chain and surveyors to protect Wates' commercial position, and the potential for profit and repeat business.
- Develop good working relationships with our clients, design team and supply chain by promoting best practice throughout the whole construction process.
- Develop an understanding in technical practices and sequences on projects.
- Contribute to the delivery of the project on time, on budget and to the required quality.
- Work to ensure our subcontractors are delivering at the highest standards.
- Develop your understanding of programme/works management.
- Gain knowledge of and utilise cutting edge construction software and technology.
Eligibility For the Trainee Management Programme via the Apprenticeship route, you’ll need to have achieved grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and need to have obtained / be working towards a minimum of 2 A-Levels at grade D or above, or equivalent (Level 3 NVQ, BTEC, T-Level etc.).
With the exception of London, all locations require a full UK driving license plus some additional commitments as follows; Leeds- you will be based from a specific location but our projects are widespread across the Yorkshire and North East region, so you will regularly be required to travel between projects in this area.
- you will be based from a specific location but our projects are widespread across the South region, so you will regularly be required to travel between projects in this area.
- you will be working on a project which requires you to undergo advanced security clearance.
- Be passionate about a career in the built environment.
- Be excited to learn and develop new skills.
- Have a curious nature.
- Be reliable and professional.
- A problem solver with the ability to think logically.
- Possess good time management skills.
- Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.
What’s in it for you?
Our Trainee Programme offers placement opportunities across various departments, technical and behavioural development, including support through relevant qualifications and a host of additional benefits.We provide the foundation skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to build a long-term successful career.
In addition, we offer:- Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts.
- Structured learning plan (a combination of technical and behavioural development).
- Competitive salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- Car allowance / company car scheme.
- Health & wellness programme.
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
Wates is the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company.
Founded in 1897, we’re experts when it comes to the built environment.Today, we deliver complex projects in several sectors.
For example, education, healthcare, residential.
commercial, and emergency services.
We employ over 4,500 employees who work with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors.
Our divisions include Wates Construction, Wates Developments, Wates Property Services and Wates Residential.
We also have specialist engineering and offsite manufacturing, and flexible workspaces businesses.
As part of our Trainee Programme, you will be working for any one of these exciting divisions.
As one Wates, we work together to build a better tomorrow.
We want to create a future where people, places, and our planet can thrive.
We have nearly 200 talented Trainees currently completing our Trainee programme, providing amazing opportunities to build a network, collaborate and share learning with your peers.
Kickstart your journey and apply now.