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Location: Essex (CM13) – Hybrid working

Salary: £21,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

Start Date: September 2026

Via is supporting a leading UK residential developer in the search for a Design & Technical Trainee to join their growing technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a school or college leaver to begin a long-term career in construction, design, and project delivery. You’ll gain hands-on experience across live residential developments while working towards a Level 4 Construction Design & Build Technician Apprenticeship.

If you're looking for a role that combines learning, real responsibility, and career progression, this is a brilliant place to start.

You’ll play a key support role across the full lifecycle of construction projects, from early design through to completion. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the coordination of design information across multiple projects
• Assisting with planning, design development, and technical documentation
• Helping ensure projects meet building regulations and compliance standards
• Identifying potential health & safety risks within designs
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and reducing environmental impact
• Working closely with architects and consultants on detailed designs
• Monitoring quality standards across developments
• Assisting commercial teams with cost tracking and project performance

This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone at the beginning of their career:

• Minimum 4 GCSEs (grades 4–9) including Maths and English
• A Level 3 qualification (A Levels, T Level, or BTEC Diploma or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Good IT skills (Excel and Word essential; any exposure to project tools is a bonus)
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

• Any exposure to construction, design, or the built environment
• An interest in architecture, engineering, or property development

• Fully funded Level 4 Apprenticeship with structured learning and development
• Annual bonus scheme
• Up to 34 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance options
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Share schemes and long-term incentives
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform

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