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Graduate Management Trainee – Quantity Surveyor

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Willmott Dixon Holdings

Jun 28, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Construction & Surveying
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • We are looking for candidates with a construction related or transferable degree, along with those who are passionate to start a career in construction. Our 2- or 3-year programme will give you the valuable work experience that will enable you to progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
  • The ideal candidate will:
  • Have strong numeracy skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Be Analytical.
  • Enjoy communicating.
  • Be commercially aware.

Responsibilities

  • As part of our trainee programme, you will mainly focus on quantity surveying but will also complete placements within other departments in our business including site management, design management and other areas of pre-construction to give you exposure of the construction process from start to finish. This provides you with broad construction experience and will help support you with your career in the future. You will get experience of delivering projects across multiple sectors and will work in a hybrid way from our office in Bristol and sites across the South West.

FAQs

What is the role of a Graduate Management Trainee – Quantity Surveyor?

The role involves supporting the delivery of construction projects on time and within budget, while ensuring value for money. As a trainee, you will focus on cost monitoring and control, addressing potential cost overruns, and tracking project scope changes.

What locations are preferred for candidates applying for this position?

The ideal candidates should be based in Bristol, Gloucestershire, or North Somerset.

What type of degree is required for this trainee program?

Candidates should have a construction-related or a transferable degree.

How long is the trainee program?

The program is a 2- or 3-year structured trainee program.

What type of experience will trainees receive during the program?

Trainees will gain experience in quantity surveying as well as placements in site management, design management, and other areas of pre-construction for a comprehensive understanding of the construction process.

What skills are considered ideal for candidates?

Ideal candidates should have strong numeracy skills, good attention to detail, analytical abilities, enjoyment in communicating, and a commercial awareness.

What are the potential career outcomes after completing the trainee program?

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the necessary experience to progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.

What benefits are included in the Management Trainee position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, an incentive scheme, pension, training, book allowance, day release for study, payment of college fees, study leave, travel expenses, and a mobile phone.

When does the trainee position at Willmott Dixon start?

The trainee position is set to start in September 2024.

How does Willmott Dixon support diversity in the workplace?

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity and focuses on ensuring an inclusive work environment for all employees.

What accolades has Willmott Dixon received that highlight its workplace culture?

Willmott Dixon has won several accolades, including being No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for, Platinum accreditation with Investors In People, and recognized in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women in 2022.

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Willmott Dixon Holdings

We are a privately-owned construction and interior fit-out specialist, aspiring to create a lasting positive impact.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1852
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned construction and interior fit-out specialist with the ambition to create a huge and lasting positive, impact on our society. This is not only through what we build; it’s through the fantastic efforts of all our people who make a major contribution to enhancing their local communities. We like to think there's no better place to work; this is underlined by coming 5th in the 2020 Sunday Times list of Top 100 companies to work for - better than any other contractor. We provide excellent training and career opportunities, plus a unique and stimulating workplace and benefits package - come and experience it for yourself!