Job Description

Technical Trainee

Application Deadline: 17 July 2026

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: West Midlands

As a Technical Trainee you will shadow and support the Design Manager, you will, with support from the architectural and engineering teams.

You will learn design & detailing, document coordination, project coordination, site support, planning application procedure and develop professional skills including communication, discipline and management.

If you do not already hold a relevant qualification you may also work towards a nationally recognised Apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities

Provide appropriate drawings and details with support from the design team for use by the sales team for brochure production and on site usage.
To assist site managers by addressing and where appropriate, answering development queries (or by seeking support from the design team).
Providing appropriate drawings and details to the commercial team to assist the procurement process.
Provide supporting information to secure the discharge of planning conditions and track progress of applications in support of the architectural team.
Monitor and routinely update the wider team in terms of National House Building Council (NHBC) condition status in relation to CMLs.
Assist in the production of documentation to comply with the requirements of the Construction Design Management Regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Below you will find a range of skills and capabilities that will be required in the role, some of these you will already possess and some we will help you to develop in your programme.

Ability to plan, organise and monitor.
A basic understanding of the construction process and the provision of technical drawings that meet the requirements of the Building Regulations/NHBC standards.
Excellent communication skills, IT, written and oral
Building and maintaining good working relationships
Positive can-do attitude to succeed and progress within the business
Drive and ambition
Resilient

Benefits

A robust development programme
Annual performance development reviews
A market leading employee assistance programme
Additional holiday purchase
Life cover
Pension

About Miller Homes Ltd

We’ve been building quality homes and communities across the UK for 90 years.

Miller Homes is one of the UK’s leading private homebuilders with an established reputation for building high quality, energy efficient homes and providing 5* customer service.

Putting our customers at the heart of everything we do, we create great places where people prosper. We take pride in helping our customers through the buying process, so they have the best start in their dream home.

When we build neighbourhoods we make a pledge to support the local area, whether it be charity fundraising or protecting wildlife, we want to make sure Miller makes a positive difference.

With over 1,200 employees spread across our 11 regions we are committed to supporting and developing our teams, so that they enjoy a rewarding and successful career with Miller Homes.

Find out more about our current vacancies: www.millerhomes.co.uk/corporate/careers/current-vacancies

Industry

Construction & Skilled Trades

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Edinburgh, GB

Year Founded

1934

Website

millerhomes.co.uk

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