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Graduate Trainee Programme - Site Manager

Willmott Dixon
Competitive
Exeter

Expected closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 2-3 year Graduate Trainee Programme for aspiring Site Managers in the Wales & West region.
  • Earn while you learn with a competitive salary and funded professional qualifications.
  • Gain hands-on experience on construction projects and structured rotations across various departments.
  • Applications close on 22nd November 2026, with a September 2027 start date.

About the Role

Site Management

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

You play a vital role in turning plans into reality, leading the safe and efficient delivery of construction projects from start to finish.

Programme Details

  • Duration: 2 to 3 years (depending upon your level of academic achievement).
  • Study: Part-time study for a relevant qualification, paid for by Willmott Dixon.
  • Progression: A proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion.

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.
  • Real responsibility – you’ll support the delivery of live projects.
  • Buddy system 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.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Degree qualified by September 2027.
  • (Desirable) 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
  • Opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference.

Next Steps

  • Start Date: September 2027
  • Applications Close: 22nd November 2026
  • Video Interview Invites: By 18th December 2026
  • Assessment Centre/Panel Interview: Early 2027