Job Title:
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE – TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
Business:
Taylor Wimpey Exeter
Location:
Exeter
Reports to:
Martin Payne - Technical Director
Direct Reports:
Technical Project Manager
Main Interfaces
All relevant Staff from other internal
departments
Consultants
LPA officers
Architects
Highways officers
Utility Providers
Objective
If you are looking for an excellent career in construction and to continue your education, look no
further than Taylor Wimpey – one of the nation’s largest house builders.
Following continued growth, Taylor Wimpey Exeter is offering an exceptional opportunity for a
Trainee within the Technical Department. The Trainee will spend four days per week in the office
gaining an appreciation of the Company’s overall business and an in-depth knowledge of the
planning, architecture and engineering technical functions within the organisation. One day per
week will be spent furthering education towards a Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
Subject to the Trainee’s performance and a suitable vacancy, it will be the intention to employ the
Trainee in an appropriate permanent position.
This is an opportunity to join a first class team and start a challenging and rewarding career in
house building.
Key Activities
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Submission of utilities applications for new developments
Administration of Drawing Management Systems.
Attendance at Site Meetings
Appreciation of design standards and house types
Involvement in layout design.
Updating and monitoring development programmes.
Producing CAD drawings
General day to day administration, i.e. taking calls, filing, emails etc.
Training Progression
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The Trainee will have an Appraisal every three months to determine progress made. At the
expiry of eighteen months, the Trainee’s progress will be reviewed to determine the suitability
of the Trainee for further training, subject to examination results.
Following and subject to the review at eighteen months, the next thirty months will be to gain
further experience and qualifications in order to establish an identifiable career path.
Other
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It will be necessary for the Trainee to hold a driving license
It will be necessary for the Trainee to enrol on a day release university course
(ONC/HNC/degree etc.), which is relevant to their job role, for the duration of the 4 years.
It will be necessary for the Trainee to have a minimum 3 ‘A’ Levels at Grade C or above.
The Trainee will need to be familiar with computers and to have (or be able quickly to
acquire) a basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
If you would like to be considered for this role please send your CV to Martin Payne at
martin.payne@taylorwimpey.com by 27 March 2015.
Please advise your Line Manager if you are applying for this role.
Taylor Wimpey will only accept direct applications for this position. Agencies should not apply.