Pre Construction Graduate Management Trainee (site-based)

Gain valuable experience in the early stages of the project lifecycle, supporting teams responsible for securing new business and preparing projects for delivery. You will develop an understanding of how projects are planned, costed, and bid for, while building knowledge of the wider construction industry.

Work with a range of teams across the business, including Estimating, Commercial, Design, Operations and Social Value, to coordinate information and contribute to high-quality bid submissions. Learn how to understand client requirements, develop bid strategies, and support the production of compelling proposals.

What You Will Do

• Support the Pre-Construction team in preparing bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Assist in identifying client requirements, priorities and challenges to develop effective bid strategies.
• Produce customer-focused content for bid submissions, tailoring responses to client needs.
• Help coordinate input from teams across the business to ensure bid submissions are accurate, compliant and submitted on time.
• Create and maintain responsibility matrices, action trackers and programme schedules.
• Maintain document control systems, ensuring case studies and project information are up to date.
• Support information gathering, research and content development for submissions, presentations and client meetings.
• Develop an understanding of the project lifecycle, from opportunity identification and tendering through to project delivery.
• Build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
• Continuously develop your understanding of the industry, market trends and customer priorities.
• Gain technical and behavioural knowledge through a technical manual, workshops, short-term placements and relevant qualifications.

About You

• Passionate about building a career in the built environment.
• Curious, eager to learn and committed to personal development.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively.
• Take ownership of your work with integrity and professionalism.
• Approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to delivering high standards and making a positive impact.

What's In It For You?

• Hands-on experience in your chosen career pathway.
• Graduates without a construction-related degree will be enrolled onto a Level 4 apprenticeship.
• Mentoring, structured training, behavioural workshops and support from experienced professionals.
• Support to continue professional development through industry-recognised qualifications and work towards chartership.
• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Car allowance
• Health & wellness programme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday Day off

Entry Requirements

• By September 2027, you must have obtained a bachelor's degree with a predicted or achieved classification of 2:2 or above.
• Your degree subject must be relevant to the position.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Location

Sunderland. Please note that for site-based roles, the location listed reflects your initial placement and may change throughout the programme depending on project and business requirements. Travel and mobility are essential parts of the role.

Applications Close

10 November 2026.