Graduate Building Services Manager: Fast-Track to Leadership

Willmott Dixon; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual car allowance

Funded college/university/vocational

Pension and life assurance

Equipment: laptop and mobile

Travel expenses

Study leave

Job summary

Willmott Dixon invites graduates to join a targeted Graduate Trainee Programme in Building Services Management based in Cardiff. You will develop mechanical and electrical strategies, work across preconstruction and delivery phases, and lead supply-chain activities to deliver quality outcomes on South Wales projects.

The programme spans 2–3 years with paid study and progression to management roles, while earning a competitive salary, a car allowance, and support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by Sep 2027.
• Exposure to construction through work experience, placement or similar (desirable).
• Willingness to learn and progress through structured rotations across functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical and electrical strategy and delivery during preconstruction and delivery phases.
• Provide leadership to the supply chain to drive high-quality technical solutions within budgets and timescales.
• Support live project delivery and progression into Assistant Management roles after completion.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services / Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Willmott Dixon invites graduates to join a targeted Graduate Trainee Programme in Building Services Management based in Cardiff. You will develop mechanical and electrical strategies, work across preconstruction and delivery phases, and lead supply-chain activities to deliver quality outcomes on South Wales projects.

The programme spans 2–3 years with paid study and progression to management roles, while earning a competitive salary, a car allowance, and support for professional qualifications