Cardiff , South Wales

Graduate Trainee Programme - Environmental

Full Time , Management Trainee

Reference number: CON02500

Closing date:

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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 22nd November 2026

  • Video interview invites sent by the 18th December 2026.

  • Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.



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