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
Based in our Bangor or Chester office, this role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to spend time working with our buying department and closely with our commercial team. The focus will be very much on learning, but to help develop your skills and experience, with our support, we’ll expect you to undertake real work activities.
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