Graduate Trainee Programme - Building Services Manager

Cooper & Hall Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded study

Pension and life assurance

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel expenses

Training and study leave

Buddy system

Job summary

Willmott Dixon in Cardiff leads a graduate programme based from our Cardiff office, offering hands-on experience on South Wales projects while supporting a paid, accredited qualification. The two to three year scheme includes rotations across site management, quantity surveying, design and preconstruction, with a buddy from day one and progression into management roles on live projects.

Completion of the programme opens opportunities to lead live projects and contribute to major schemes within

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Services, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering by Sept 2027.
• Exposure to construction through work experience or placement is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and 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.

Skills

Building services

Electrical engineering

Education

Degree in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Wales & West region. Based from our office in 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.

Building Services Manager (Mechanical & Electrical):

You will develop and assist with the mechanical and electrical strategy and delivery of services during preconstruction and delivery phases of the project. Providing leadership to the supply chain to drive high-quality technical solutions that meet budgets and timescales.

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 or equivalent in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by September 2027
• (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.

Job Reference: CON02498