Graduate Pre-Construction Management
Wates Smartspace
Assist pre‑construction team with bid preparation, document control & customer response.
15 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
450 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Housing maintenance
Facilities management
Fit‑out
Refurbishment
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Public sector
Education
Healthcare
Residential
Office fit-out
Refurbishment
Facilities Management Services
Role
What you would be doing
document control
responsibility matrix
bid responses
customer requirements
information gathering
deadline management
- Collaborate and engage with colleague and networks to support information gathering and writing; constantly looking to build your expertise.
- Maintain document control ensuring all documentation is up to date with relevant content such as case studies and evidence.
- Build and manage a responsibility matrix for each bid over the pre-construction phase to manage the team workload effectively.
- Assist in identifying customer’s key requirements and concerns to enable the team to prepare winning bid strategies.
- Produce customer focussed responses and strategies for bid submissions, tailoring each response to the specific needs of each customer.
- Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.
What you bring
level 4
2:2
problem solver
time management
graduate 2026
reliability
- Leeds or Castle Donington: The successful trainee can choose either office as their base. Although a UK driving licence isn’t required at the application stage, both locations have limited public transport, so having one — or being willing to obtain one during the programme, would be beneficial.
- Be on track to graduate in 2026 or earlier with a degree in any discipline.
- Be reliable and professional.
- Possess good time management skills.
- For non-cognate degree trainees: Completion of a construction related Level 4 qualification.
- Be working towards or have achieved a minimum 2:2 classification.
- Be a problem solver with the ability to think logically.
- Car allowance / company car scheme.
- Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.
- Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
- Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts.
- Competitive salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- Health & wellness programme.
- For cognate degree trainees: Opportunity to work towards chartered status with a recognised professional body.
- Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Structured learning plan (a combination of technical and behavioural development).
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Company
Overview
- Excels in delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment solutions for a wide range of sectors.
- Has a long history of successful projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
- Specialises in transforming spaces to meet the evolving needs of businesses, organisations, and communities.
- Known for delivering innovative solutions that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of client spaces.
- Projects range from office spaces and retail fit-outs to complex refurbishments of residential buildings.
- Committed to delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
- Has built a strong reputation for creating adaptable spaces that are both functional and future-ready.
- We are focused on delivering quality and service excellence.
- We take pride in developing long-term relationships with clients and partners.
- We embrace innovation and drive efficiencies across all aspects of the business.
- We foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and transparency.
- We are committed to the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
- They are reducing carbon emissions across operations and supply chain.
- Sustainable building practices and eco-friendly materials are core to their business.
- They monitor and aim to minimize waste production and energy consumption.
- They actively engage with stakeholders to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
- is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- has set clear goals to improve gender balance across all levels of the business.
- their recruitment strategies prioritize diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
- tracks gender diversity and has implemented targeted initiatives to support women in the workplace.
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