About this job
Job description
Summary
Our Design team shapes the homes and communities of the future. We work collaboratively to create safe, sustainable, and vibrant spaces, supporting every stage of the housebuilding process.
About Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey is one of the UK’s largest and most respected housebuilders. We’re committed to building high-quality homes and vibrant communities across the country. From inclusive working practices to award-winning training, we’re proud to invest in our people and our future.
About the Trainee Scheme
- Work alongside experienced professionals to gain the skills and experience needed to become a qualified Designer
- Help design places people love to live, from homes to open spaces and community hubs
- Gain experience across key design areas including Health, Safety & Environment, Planning & Community Engagement, Design & Pre-Development, and On-Site & Development Support
Hands-on experience includes:
- Understanding environmental constraints and designing safe, sustainable spaces
- Supporting design risk assessments and CDM compliance
- Preparing planning applications and documents
- Engaging with local communities and assisting with layouts and house types
- Coordinating external consultants and design tenders
- Preparing working drawing packages for residential and community spaces
- Attending and supporting design team meetings
- Securing Building Regulation approvals
- Visiting sites to resolve design issues and ensure project accuracy
- Reviewing and supporting technical sales literature
- Maintaining quality and consistency across the design process
The Programme
The Trainee Programme is a structured development pathway lasting between two and four years, depending on your entry level and progression. It combines on-the-job experience with formal training to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to step into the Assistant Designer role.
Throughout the programme, you will:
- Complete a two-year professional skills course at our dedicated Training Hub in Solihull.
- Follow a structured development plan with clear milestones for salary progression.
- Take part in regular reviews with your line manager to track progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Gain exposure to other departments across Taylor Wimpey.
- Join the Early Talent community as a programme ambassador, representing Taylor Wimpey at careers fairs and school events.
- Have the opportunity to apply for the Kings Trust Million Makers programme
Job requirements
- 2:1 degree in Architecture (RIBA or CIAT accredited)
- Architecture degree that is RIBA or CIAT accredited
- A Full UK Driving License or an ability to get to remote site locations independently.
- Willingness to travel between sites and around your business unit area.
- You must have a Full Right to Work in the UK.