Graduate Trainee Programme - Planner

Willmott Dixon; Pill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive

Car allowance

Study support

Pension & life assurance

Laptop & mobile

Travel expenses

Training leave

Flagship projects

Job summary

Willmott Dixon's Graduate programme in the Wales & West region is based from our Bristol office and offers hands-on experience on live projects across Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire. You will earn, learn and gain real industry exposure while undertaking part-time study funded by Willmott Dixon.

Structured rotations across site management, quantity surveying, design and preconstruction will accelerate your development.

Qualifications

• Degree completed by Sep 2027.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar) desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of live construction projects.
• Participate in rotations across functions including site management, quantity surveying, design and preconstruction.
• Develop detailed schedules and coordinate activities to ensure projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Wales & West region. Based from our office Bristol, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working on exciting construction projects across Bristol, Somerset, and Gloucestershire helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Planning: You play a key role in bringing construction projects to life, creating detailed schedules and coordinating activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within programme.

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.
• 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.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• You will need to be degree qualified 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
• 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 22 nd November 2026
• Video interview invites sent by the 18 th December 2026.
• Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.