Trainee Site Manager - Summer Placement

Job description

Gain Valuable Industry Experience This Summer / Looking to gain experience in your summer break?

Join the Watkin Jones Summer Placement Scheme

Are you looking to enhance your skills and gain hands-on experience during your summer break? Our summer placement scheme offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the UK’s most successful construction and development companies.

What We Offer

• Professional mentoring from experienced members of our site team
• Practical, hands-on experience in a live construction environment
• Insight into the operations of a leading construction and development business

About the Placement

The Ard, Glasgow promises to deliver a high-quality scheme in this prime city for student accommodation. In total, The Ard will offer 784 beds across a mixture of ensuite cluster beds, studios, and non ensuites.

The Ard is ideally located between Glasgow city centre and the West End and is under 10 minutes by public transport to both the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde.

As a placement student, you will be involved in the day-to-day management of the site, working closely with our team of professionals, contractors, suppliers, and specialists from across the business. While the focus is on learning, you will also be expected to contribute to real work activities, helping you develop practical skills and industry knowledge.

This summer placement scheme will be full time hours, Monday – Friday across a 6-week period, with flexibility to suit.

Who We’re Looking For

This is a work experience placement opportunity for students who have interest in the construction industry and or undertaking a construction related qualification. You’ll need to be a competent user of MS office suite and be able to manage your own workload.

If you have work experience to support your application, great, but if not don’t worry, passion and drive are just as important.

Application Process

1. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application
2. Upload a copy of your CV as part of your submission
3. Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Team
4. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview
5. Successful applicants will be offered a place on the scheme

Tips for a Strong Application

• Carefully proofread your application for spelling, grammar, and formatting
• Highlight any relevant work experience or educational achievements
• Be authentic—let your personality and passion for construction shine through

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow City Centre

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Admin / Secretarial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English