Management Trainee

Job description

Management Trainee – Construction

Location: Brierley Hill, West Midlands
Salary: Up to £32,500
Sector: Construction – Commercial Team

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in construction with a business that will invest in your development and offer genuine opportunities for progression?

We are working on behalf of a growing construction business to recruit a Management Trainee to join their commercial team, based out of their Brierley Hill office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and career-driven graduate looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry. You will receive ongoing training, guidance and support, gaining valuable experience across several key commercial disciplines, including quantity surveying, buying and estimating.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop a broad understanding of the commercial side of construction, learning how projects are priced, procured, managed and delivered. The role offers a structured introduction to the industry, with clear opportunities to progress as your knowledge, skills and confidence develop.

The position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to construction sites to gain practical experience and a better understanding of project delivery.

The Role

As a Management Trainee, you will work closely with the commercial team, supporting a variety of activities while developing your technical and professional skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Supporting the quantity surveying team with cost management, valuations and commercial administration.

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Assisting with the preparation of estimates, tender submissions and project costings.

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Working alongside the buying team to assist with procurement, supplier enquiries and subcontractor packages.

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Obtaining and reviewing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

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Helping monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.

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Developing an understanding of construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation.

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Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

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Attending occasional site visits to gain practical experience and understand how projects are delivered on site.

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Working towards increased responsibility as your experience and technical...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brierley Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Management

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