Design & Technical Trainee - RISE Programme

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design and Technical Trainee to join our team at Vistry Group. Based at our Stratford Office from September 2026, you will provide administrative support to the technical team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from tender to post contract. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a higher Level 4 apprenticeship to further develop your skills and knowledge.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Completion of Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • 4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these must be Maths and English
  • A minimum of a Level 3 qualification. For example, NVQ or diploma Level 3 or equivalent / T Level / BTEC Diploma or 2 A Levels (minimum grade D or above)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Confident at engaging with our stakeholders with a professional communication style
  • Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
  • Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word
  • Able to work on your own initiative
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• More about the Design and Technical Trainee role...
  • Identification of client requirements in construction projects
  • Identification of health and safety risks in the design of projects
  • Checking of compliance with regulations on a construction project
  • The minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
  • Assisting architects with the development of detailed design on a construction project
  • Co-ordinate design information on a construction project
  • Monitoring of quality on a construction project
  • Assisting commercial staff with the monitoring of costs on a construction project

  Want to know what it’s really like? Hear from one of our current Trainees..

  ‘Starting my journey through the RISE programme has been a positive and motivating experience. You are surrounded by people who want you to succeed and who give you the tools to build your skills, confidence and future in the best way possible.’ – Samar Saddique, Design & Technical Trainee.