Trainee Site Manager - Summer Placement

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

Gateway 2 approval achieved for 201-bed PBSA scheme on Freestone Road, Bristol; Work commenced in January 2026

New partnership between Living Sector experts to deliver 204-bed scheme

£60m development sits within one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe

Watkin Jones has been appointed as the delivery and contracting partner

The development is being delivered on a brownfield site and includes 69 ensuite clusters and 135 self-contained studios across four blocks, ranging from six to eight storeys in height, connected by bridge links over open courtyards.

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

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application

Upload a copy of your CV as part of your submission

Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Team

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview

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