Register your interest here for our 2027 Management Trainee Programme

Read our guide on applying to become a trainee here

Where Future Leaders Are Made

Want to be running multi-million pound projects by your mid-twenties? Our Management Trainee Programme is your express route to becoming a construction leader. In an industry crying out for young talent, we're offering you the chance to leapfrog traditional career paths and accelerate straight into management roles.

Current leaders like CEO Graham Dundas, Executive Chairman Rick Willmott, Construction COO Stewart Brundell and Interiors Chairman Chris Tredget all started as management trainees. After 40+ years of developing future leaders, we know exactly how to turn ambitious young people into construction's next generation of senior managers.

Why Our Programme Changes Everything

• Fast-track progression: Skip the queue and advance years ahead of your peers
• Competitive salary: Earn while you learn, with increases as you progress
• Qualifications included : Gain industry-recognized qualifications without student debt
• Real responsibility: Lead actual projects, not just observe from the sidelines
• Proven success: Our trainees regularly become senior managers and board members
• Hands-on experience: Get your hands dirty before you manage others

Three Routes, One Destination: Leadership

School/College Route (4 years)

A-levels, BTEC, T-levels, HNC, or skilled trade background?

Skip university debt and jump straight into paid management training. You'll study for a higher-level apprenticeship qualification while gaining real project experience. By the time your university friends graduate, you'll already have 4 years of management experience and zero student debt.

Construction Graduate Route (2 years)

Got a construction-related degree?

Your technical knowledge plus our management training equals rapid career acceleration. In just 2 years, you'll be ready to lead major projects and teams.

Non-Construction Graduate Route (3 years)

Degree in something else? We want you!

Your fresh perspective combined with our construction expertise creates innovative leaders. We'll give you the technical foundation while fast-tracking your management development.

What you can expect

Trainee Awareness Programme

Start with an intensive 2-week hands-on programme where you'll learn actual trade skills. You can't manage what you don't understand, so you'll get your hands dirty from day one.

Structured Rotations

Experience every area of construction through carefully planned placements. From site management to design, from commercial to sustainability - you'll understand the whole business, not just one corner of it.

Instant Community

Join a network of ambitious trainees from across the country. You'll attend courses, events, and challenges together, building relationships that will support your entire career.

Real Projects, Real Impact

Work on actual construction projects that transform communities. Schools, hospitals, housing developments, commercial buildings - your work will have real impact from the start.

Application Timeline: Your Journey Starts Here

• October 2026: Applications open (get ready now!)
• December 2026: Application deadline
• January 2027: Shortlisting and video interviews
• February/March 2027: Assessment centres
• April 2027: Job offers made
• September 2027: Your management journey begins

The construction industry needs young leaders who think differently, embrace technology, and understand sustainability. If you're ambitious, driven, and want to make a real impact while building an incredible career, this is your moment.

Don't wait - start preparing now. Research the industry, understand our projects, and get ready to show us why you're future leadership material.

Questions? Email our team here – we're excited to hear from you.

Your leadership journey starts with one application. Your impact starts on day one.

All management trainees and former trainees who have finished their programme within the last 12 months are invited to an annual 'trainee of the year' event to celebrate the achievements of trainees throughout the year.