Business Development Trainee

4 weeks ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Wates Full time

Graduate Business Management Trainee Programme

Competitive Salary

As a Graduate Business Management Trainee at Wates, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, gaining hands-on experience through functional rotations. You will develop your commercial knowledge in areas such as 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.

You will support key business functions by:

  • Contributing to 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 KPIs.
  • Collaborating and engaging with colleagues and networks to develop your understanding of their area, building expertise as you learn.

To join our Trainee Management Programme via the Graduate route, you will have a motivation to learn and develop within the industry and you'll have obtained or be working towards a 2:2 degree in any subject area.

You'll be required to have a full UK driving license for roles in certain locations.

Our Trainee Management 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.

Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts.

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.

Today, we deliver complex projects in several sectors, including 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.

We have nearly 200 talented Trainees currently completing our Trainee Management Programme, providing amazing opportunities to build a network, collaborate, and share learning with your peers.

Job Type: Full-time



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