Trainee SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Manager - Degree Apprenticeship

Join Willmott Dixon as a SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental) Trainee through our degree apprenticeship program, commencing in September 2025. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee SHE Manager to be likely to based at our Morley (Leeds) office or Oldham office, and working with our teams' projects in the region.  As a vital member of our team, your role will focus on the crucial aspects of safety, health, and environmental management.

In this role, you will actively contribute to health and safety in our site operations, collaborating with our teams to plan and oversee on-site SHE processes. Your primary goal will be to ensure Willmott Dixon is safe, sustainable and caring for everyone in our teams and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.


• Participate in on-site activities, gaining hands-on experience in safety, health and environmental management.


• Collaborate with various departments to understand the holistic nature of the construction business.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of safety, health, and environmental policies.

Entry Qualifications:

• Emphasis on candidates with A-Level, BTEC, T-Level, and HNC qualifications.


• Perhaps you have had a previous career in construction (or similar) and want to move into safety as your next.


• Passion for a career in construction, particularly in safety, health, and environmental management.

Our comprehensive program provides a strong foundation, exposing you to all facets of our business. You will receive the necessary support to pursue a relevant degree qualification (or equivalent) while gaining practical experience on our construction projects.

Benefit from our well-established management trainee program, running successfully for over 40 years. Many of our past trainees now hold senior managerial roles or sit on the main board, showcasing our commitment to career development.

Upon successful program completion, you will be promoted to an assistant manager level role within the SHE discipline, having likely achieved a construction management/health and safety degree or similar level Health and Safety qualification.

If you aspire to excel in a business that nurtures talent and prioritizes safety, health, and environmental standards, we encourage you to apply. Accelerate your career with one of the most forward-thinking construction companies in the UK.

Sound like you? If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with us, we would love to hear from you.

 

As a Management Trainee you will receive:

• Competitive Salary


• Motor Expenditure Allowance


• Incentive Scheme


• Pension


• Laptop


• Training


• Book Allowance


• Day release to study (where applicable)


• Pay for your college/university/vocational study fees (if applicable


• Study leave (where applicable)


• Travel Expenses


• Mobile phone

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.

Willmott Dixon really is a great place to start your career, some of our accolades include

• 1st best company to work for 2022 - Sunday Times list of Best 100 Companies to Work For.


• Platinum accreditation with Investors In People


• The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022


• The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 

Next steps

The application closing date will be 5th January 2025; the next intake of trainees is due to start in September 2025.

Please be aware that you may not receive further feedback until applications have been reviewed after the closing date.

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.