Construction Engineering Trainee: Design & Commissioning

Wates Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Health & wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates Group invites applications for an Engineering (construction) Trainee program in London. You will gain hands-on experience supporting design, coordination, installation and commissioning across varied construction projects, learning how technical, commercial and operational decisions deliver safe, sustainable, high-performing buildings.

You'll work with engineers, managers and subcontractors, develop practical solutions, and participate in a structured apprenticeship with

Qualifications

• Be passionate about building a career in the built environment.
• Be curious, eager to learn and committed to your personal development.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Take ownership of your work and act with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, including pre-construction, design, procurement, installation, commissioning and aftercare.
• Assist in developing practical, cost-effective and sustainable engineering solutions that meet project and client requirements.
• Work with technical drawings, specifications and digital design tools, including CAD and BIM software.
• Support the coordination and management of the design process, working with consultants, designers and project stakeholders.
• Assist in overseeing the installation of engineering systems and construction activities to ensure they are delivered safely and in accordance with design requirements.
• Develop an understanding of project budgets, cost management and value optimisation throughout the delivery process.
• Monitor engineering works to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Support testing, commissioning and performance checks to ensure systems operate as intended and meet project specifications.
• Collaborate with commercial, planning, design and site teams to understand how projects are managed and successfully delivered.
• Assist with the handover of completed projects, helping to demonstrate that installations meet client expectations and required performance standards.
• Gain the relevant technical and behavioural knowledge for your role, through the completion of a technical manual, behavioural workshops, short-term placements and relevant qualifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C+)

Two A-Levels (Grade D+)

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Wates Group invites applications for an Engineering (construction) Trainee program in London. You will gain hands-on experience supporting design, coordination, installation and commissioning across varied construction projects, learning how technical, commercial and operational decisions deliver safe, sustainable, high-performing buildings.

You'll work with engineers, managers and subcontractors, develop practical solutions, and participate in a structured apprenticeship with