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Business Management Trainee Apprentice at Wates
London, United Kingdom


Job Descrption
Ready to kickstart your career? Gain hands on experience on the Wates Business Management Trainee Programme.
Join our sought-after Business Management Trainee Programme, where you’ll be given the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, gaining hands on experience through functional rotations developing your commercial knowledge that relates to Commercial Production and Estimating as well as other key areas of a project lifecycle. Upon completion of the Programme, you will be able to further develop your career in either Site Management or Quantity Surveying.
Using the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt on the programme; you’ll support key business functions by:
- Input into bid writing and tenders.
- Being involved in client stakeholder management, understanding customer drivers and demonstrating excellent customer service.
- Analysing and reporting on project deliverables and KPI’s.
- Supporting on Health and Safety on site and gaining knowledge on... environmental and social factors.
- Collaborating and engaging with colleagues and networks to develop your understanding of their area, building expertise as you learn.
Eligibility
For the Trainee Apprentice route, you’ll have a keen interest in Business Management and need to have achieved grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). You will also need to have obtained / be working towards a minimum of 2 A-Levels at grade D or above, or equivalent (Level 3 NVQ, BTEC, T-Level etc.).
For our role in Leicester, you will initially be based in our Castle Donington office, then you will be required to work on one of our large projects in Gartree. You will be working on a project which requires you to undergo advanced security clearance and be required to have a full UK driving license.
To be successful on the programme you’ll:
- Be passionate about a career in the built environment.
- Be excited to learn and develop new skills.
- Have a curious nature.
- Be reliable and professional.
- A problem solver with the ability to think logically.
- Possess good time management skills.
- Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.
What’s in it for you?
Our Trainee Programme offers placement opportunities across various departments, technical and behavioural development, including support through relevant qualifications and a host of additional benefits. We provide the foundation skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to build a long-term successful career.
In addition, we offer:
- Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts.
- Structured learning plan (a combination of technical and behavioural development).
- Competitive salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- Car allowance / company car scheme.
- Health & wellness programme.
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays.

Wates is the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company. Founded in 1897, we’re experts when it comes to the built environment.
Today, we deliver complex projects in several sectors. For example, education, healthcare, residential. commercial, and emergency services. We employ over 4,500 employees who work with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors.
Our divisions include Wates Construction, Wates Developments, Wates Property Services and Wates Residential. We also have specialist engineering and offsite manufacturing, and flexible workspaces businesses. As part of our Trainee Programme, you will be working for any one of these exciting divisions.
As one Wates, we work together to build a better tomorrow. We want to create a future where people, places, and our planet can thrive.
We have nearly 200 talented Trainees currently completing our Trainee programme, providing amazing opportunities to build a network, collaborate and share learning with your peers. Kickstart your journey and apply now

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