Taylor Woodrow delivers major projects that help connect communities, support economic growth and improve everyday life across the UK. Our work spans rail, highways, energy and civil engineering, creating opportunities to be part of projects that make a real difference to the places where we live and work.
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach. We are committed to protecting the environment, making a positive difference to the communities we work in and ensuring everyone has equal access to the opportunities our projects create.
We recognise that care-experienced young people can face particular barriers to employment. We are committed to providing clear pathways into the industry and, where possible, helping them secure meaningful and sustainable employment.
Roles at Taylor Woodrow
Construction and civil engineering offer a wide range of career opportunities, from project management, engineering and commercial roles to business support and skilled trades.
Roles include Project Manager, Construction Manager, CAD Technician, Quantity Surveyor, Health & Safety Advisor, Office Manager, Data Analyst, Groundworker and Plant Operator.
Early Careers
Our early careers programmes are designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build successful careers.
We have apprenticeship, graduate programme and placement opportunities in; Civil Engineering, Commercial Quantity Surveying and Environmental
We also have graduate programmes and placements in; Digital engineering and Finance
You could also complete an apprenticeship in; Groundworks, Business Administration, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Marketing and Communications
We also offer a graduate programme in; Business Management, Quality/Innovation, Health and Safety and HR
Whatever your background or aspirations, we’ll help you develop your skills, explore different career paths and find the right opportunity for you.
Eligible care leavers may also qualify for the Government’s £3,000 Apprenticeship Care Leavers’ Bursary, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-employment support
Before starting a job in a new industry or joining one of our early careers pathways, we can support with pre-employment support such as:
Work Experience
Gain first-hand experience in a professional environment, explore different roles, develop workplace skills and build confidence.
Careers Advice, Information and Guidance
Learn about different career routes and get support with employability, applications, interviews and career planning.
Site Visits
See our work in action, meet our teams and discover the range of careers available.
We encourage care-experienced young people, Personal Advisers and Leaving Care Teams to contact us to discuss current opportunities.
How We’ll Support You
Starting a new role can be a significant step. We will work with applicants and, where appropriate and with their consent, their Personal Adviser or Leaving Care Team to help make the transition into employment as smooth as possible.
Care-experienced applicants can identify themselves during the enquiry or application process so that appropriate support can be provided.
What you can expect
- A guaranteed interview for care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
- A named point of contact for care leaver opportunities.
- Work experience placements, careers events and site visits where available.
- Application guidance and interview preparation where required.
- An inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
- Engagement with Personal Advisers and Leaving Care Teams where appropriate and with your consent.
Learning & Career Development
We’re committed to supporting our people to learn, develop and grow throughout their careers. You’ll have opportunities to develop new skills, explore different career pathways and build a sustainable, long-term career within the construction industry.
Who Is This For?
This offer is for care-experienced young people and care leavers interested in exploring careers within the construction industry.
No previous construction experience is required for many opportunities. We value enthusiasm, curiosity, commitment and a willingness to learn.
Individual vacancies may have specific eligibility or qualification requirements, which will be clearly stated in the vacancy information.
How to Apply
Visit our Careers website to explore current vacancies, apprenticeships and early careers opportunities:
Vacancies | Work with us | Taylor Woodrow
Early careers | Work with us | Taylor Woodrow
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We’ll always aim to support applicants to perform at their best.
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