Graduate Trainee Programme - Environmental

Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Wales & West region. Based from our office Cardiff, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working on exciting construction projects across the South Wales region, helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Environmental: Drive environmental performance across projects by reducing risk, identifying opportunities, and promoting sustainable practices. Monitor compliance with legal and company standards and provide clear performance feedback.

Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contractor with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations.

Our programme is 2 to 3 years in duration (depending upon your level of academic achievement) and will give you the chance to earn, learn and gain real experience alongside a part-time study for a relevant qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon.

What Makes Our Programme Stand Out?

Earn, learn and gain real experience – competitive salary with annual increases as you progress.
No student debt.
Structured rotations – exposure across different functions including site management, quantity surveying, design, preconstruction and more.
Fast-track progression – a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion.
Real responsibility – you’ll support the delivery of live projects.
You will be allocated a buddy from day one.
Recognition – opportunities to take part in trainee challenges, trainee away days, CITB college and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year.
Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.

Essential Criteria

Right to work in the UK.
Have a valid driver's license.
You will be degree qualified by September 2027, ideally in an Environmental, Sustainability, Engineering, Construction, STEM, or Law-related subject.
(Desirable) You have had some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar).

What You'll Get

Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
Annual car allowance
Funded college/university/vocational study
Pension and life assurance
Laptop and mobile phone
Travel expenses
Book allowance
Training and study leave
The opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference

Next step

Our Management Trainee roles start in September 2027.
Applications closing date 22^ndNovember 2026
Video interview invites sent by the 18^th December 2026.
Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.

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