Job description
Ready to kickstart your career? Gain hands on experience on the Wates Commercial Management Trainee Programme.
Join our sought-after Commercial Management Trainee Programme, where you’ll develop an understanding of the commercial function within a built-environment project. You will develop your understanding of the processes and activity relating to cost, profit and risk management.
Using the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt on the programme, you’ll:
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including our customers and supply chain.
- Manage, produce and analyse commercial reports, and documentation, relating to the financial status of projects.
- Safeguard the financial and contractual position of the company, understanding the progress of works and legal obligations.
- Develop your understanding in forecasting, risk assessment and cash flow.
Eligibility
For the Trainee Apprentice route, you’ll have a keen interest in Commercial Management and need to have achieved grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). You will also 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;
Cambridge – you will be required to undergo advanced security clearance.
Leicester - initially based in our Castle Donnington office and required to work on one of our large projects in Gartree which requires you to undergo advanced security clearance.
Southampton - specific office location, regular travel throughout the South East coastal region including between Southampton and Portsmouth.
Birmingham - you will be based from a specific location but our projects are widespread across the Midlands region, so you will regularly be required to travel between projects in this area.
To be successful on the programme you’ll:
- 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.
Additional job details
- Location
- Cambridge
- Leicester
- Milton Keynes
- Southampton
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Contract, dates and working times
- Fixed term
Full-time
How to apply
The closing date may be brought forward or extended in line with the number of applications we receive. We’re only able to accept the first application we receive. Any additional applications will be automatically withdrawn.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 2 December 2024
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Closing date: 2 December 2024