Where careers in construction are built & ambitions fulfilled!
Make your year in work count with our 12-month placement, a fantastic opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience and develop the professional skills needed to launch your career. We offer support and mentoring from experienced professionals throughout this journey to help you grow and develop your skills whilst giving you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects.
So, where better than to come and join Tilbury Douglas! We are a reputable leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit out company and can offer both exciting and varied projects providing the perfect opportunity for you to fulfil your career ambitions within construction!
The things that make us different make us stronger, which is why diversity is plays such a key role in Tilbury Douglas. An inclusive culture drives business success and benefits everyone. We know by introducing a diverse workforce, new ways of thinking, innovative approaches which have not yet been explored will be introduced and everyone makes a difference including you!
We invest in our people; their health and well being are integral to what we do. Working at Tilbury Douglas is a rewarding environment. It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success, and you can be part of building a better future!
Entry requirements
- Currently studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering or derivative of (or similar)
What you can bring
- Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design/construction IT packages
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings (with training)
- Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people
- Ability to work in a multi-functional and dynamic team environment assisting with the smooth running of a variety of projects
- Self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and develop
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
- Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
- Practical and logical qualities with a methodical way of thinking
- Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Holds a full UK driving licence or will hold a full UK driving licence by August 2025
What we can offer you
- Competitive Salary
- Up to 12 months placement on live construction projects
- Support from our professionally qualified team to coach and mentor you, providing you with quality site experience
- The opportunity for sponsorship in your final year and to join us as a graduate
- 26 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance for yourself
- Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Role summary
This role is based on a construction site as part of the site management team and will support the Site Engineer with regards to security, health and safety, along with organising and supervising materials and people.
You will support the Site Engineers in marking out the site, making sure designs are applied correctly and you will liaise with customers and smaller companies who are working with us.
What you will be doing
- Supporting the Site Engineers in planning and organising daily work involving:
- reading drawings
- keeping records
- following administration procedures
- monitoring quality of work delivered by sub-contractors
- Provide support with the preparation of designs, reports, specifications and other items that must be completed and delivered as required to complete successful Construction projects
- You will develop the skills to use levelling equipment and measuring devices enabling use of computer-based systems – e.g. Computer Aided Design tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Support the site team in ensuring exemplary standards of health and safety, along with ensuring the site is compliant with the company’s standards for the environment and sustainability
Are you ready to kick start your career?
Click Apply Now to register your details and start your application journey!
Application & Selection Process
- Stage 1: As part of the application, so we can find out more about you and what you can bring you will be asked to answer some questions in addition to uploading your current CV.
- Stage 2: If you successfully meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next stage which will involve some online assessments. Notifications and further instructions will follow.
- Stage 3: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend the final stage which will be a mini assessment centre held in a local location.
- Stage 4: If you are successful you will be issued with a job offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.