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Design Management Graduate Trainee Programme – Wates Residential

Wates Group
Pay: Competitive
Location: London London United Kingdom
Category: Graduate
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Daytime Work
Job reference: E04775471
Adventure 2021-10-23 2021-12-29

Job Description

The Wates Group was established in 1897 and is one of the leading privately owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We employ almost 4.000 people, working with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors. At Wates we are proud to be a family-owned business, small enough to recognise and support great talent, yet big enough to challenge and inspire our people through amazing multi-million-pound projects. To us our industry is more than just building, it’s also a chance for us to positively impact the communities where we work and thrive. Early Careers Video Player is loading.Current Time 0:00/Duration -:-Loaded: 0%0:00Stream Type LIVERemaining Time --:-1xChaptersdescriptions off, selectedcaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedThis is a modal window.The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorTransparencyBackgroundColorTransparencyWindowColorTransparencyFont SizeText Edge StyleFont FamilyEnd of dialog window. At Wates, we are proud to be a family-owned business, small enough to recognise and support great talent, yet big enough to challenge and interest our people through amazing multi-million-pound projects. To us, construction is more than just building. It’s also a chance for us to positively impact the communities where we work and thrive. Our Residential BusinessWates Residential is responding to the needs of its customers by developing housing schemes in partnership with both public and private sector organisations. Our business covers new-build and partnership housing development activities, reaffirming our long-term commitment to deliver more homes, helping to address the UK’s urgent need for new housing.LocationLondon NorthThe base location for this role is as above, however, you will be required to travel to and/or work at locations within the Wates Residential region should the business require.The RoleDo you enjoy problem solving? Would you like to work with a range of different people and stakeholders including Architects, Engineers, Consultant Quantity Surveyors and Subcontractors? Then our Design Management Trainee Programme may be the pathway for you.The Design Management team review and analyse complex information to ensure the design of a project incorporates buildability, programme sequence and encourages best practice health and safety.As a Wates Design Management Trainee, you will be involved in assisting with: Ensuring the company manages the process of design to reduce risk and maximise return.Maintaining relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers, through a fair and professional approach when managing design and related matters.Safeguarding the contractual position of Wates in respect of such matters as progress of the works, design responsibility and our contractual obligations to sub- contractors regarding design responsibility.Provide sound design, progress and dashboard information to your line manager and other functions as well as support in the preparation of reports regarding design consultant performance. Our Management Trainee ProgrammeIf you’re looking for a programme full of innovation and variety then you’re in the right place. Here are some of the core benefits our Management Trainee Programme: We support you throughout the program to ChartershipCompetitive industry salary and benefits packageYou will complete several rotations within the business unit, ensuring you get a full breadth experienceYou’ll receive structured development and a combination of technical and behavioural trainingYou’ll receive professional mentorship and guidance as well as great exposure to our senior leaders. What we're looking for Genuine interest in our Construction businessEffective interpersonal and organisation skillsMotivated to manage and drive own developmentAbility to work within a team and participate in all required activitiesWell-developed communication and influencing skillsIdentify opportunities to improve design approach to project deliveryCandidates will be required to have a full driving license by September 2022 (this will be a condition of offer). Entry RequirementsYou will have obtained or be working towards a 2:1 degree in any subject.This role also requires a Grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE.Next StepsThis role will close on Sunday 28th November at 11:59pm. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete your application before the deadline as applications made past this date will not be considered.Assessment centres will take place in at the start of 2022.If you are interested in joining our Design Management Programme please apply now.

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