Pre-Construction Trainee - Bid, Planning & Delivery

Wates Smartspace

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance
Car allowance
Wellness programme
26 days holiday
Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates invites applications for a Pre-Construction Management Trainee in the Manchester region. You will support bid preparation, assist in gathering client requirements, and learn how projects are planned, costed, and bid for.

The programme offers mentoring, training, and progression toward qualifications, with a Level 4 apprenticeship for non-degree entrants, plus a range of benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2:2 or above by September 2027.
  • Full UK driving licence required.
  • Interest in the built environment and construction industry.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing bids, proposals and tender submissions for new project opportunities.
  • Identify client requirements and develop bid strategies.
  • Produce content for bid submissions tailored to meet the needs of each client and opportunity.
  • Coordinate input from teams to ensure timely, compliant bid submissions.
  • Maintain documents, case studies and project information for bids.
  • Support information gathering for submissions and client meetings.
  • Learn the project lifecycle from tendering through to delivery.
  • Build relationships across the business to support bid success.
  • Keep up-to-date with industry trends and client priorities.

Skills

Curious
Eager to learn
Relationship building
Ownership
Organised
Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2:2 or above
Full UK driving licence

Job description

Wates invites applications for a Pre-Construction Management Trainee in the Manchester region. You will support bid preparation, assist in gathering client requirements, and learn how projects are planned, costed, and bid for.

The programme offers mentoring, training, and progression toward qualifications, with a Level 4 apprenticeship for non-degree entrants, plus a range of benefits.

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