If University isn’t for you, but you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to build a successful career, Dandara could be the perfect place to start.

We’re looking for a motivated school or college leaver to join our Commercial Team in Milton Keynes as a Management Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real industry experience, and develop a long-term career in the fast-moving world of housebuilding.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on exposure to:

• Procurement and buying

• Cost management and budgeting

• Working with subcontractors and suppliers

• Financial reporting and commercial processes

• The full housebuilding and construction journey

With structured training, mentoring, and real responsibility, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to progress within one of the UK’s leading housebuilders.

As a Management Trainee within the Commercial Team, you will:

• Support the Commercial Team with day-to-day project and administrative activities

• Gain exposure to estimating, procurement, surveying, and cost control processes

• Assist with subcontractor and supplier coordination

• Learn how commercial decisions impact the delivery of housing developments

• Carry out assigned tasks and project work accurately and to agreed deadlines

• Contribute ideas and participate actively in meetings, training sessions, and development activities

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across departments

• Take ownership of your learning and professional development

• Fully engage with training and apprenticeship requirements throughout the programme

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals who are eager to learn, proactive in their approach, and keen to develop a successful career within the commercial side of housebuilding.Essential Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

• Completed or predicted completion of a Level 3 qualification (A Levels, T Level, or equivalent)

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to travel between sites and offices when required

Key Skills & Qualities

• Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with others

• Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn

• Logical thinking and problem-solving ability

• A proactive attitude with the confidence to take initiative

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Motivation to build a long-term career within Dandara

Why Join Dandara?

At Dandara, we’re committed to developing future talent and providing clear pathways for career progression. As part of our Commercial Team, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured training and development

• Hands-on experience within a leading housebuilder

• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals

• Exposure to live residential developments

• Long-term career opportunities within the business

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

If you’re ready to start your career and develop your future in commercial housebuilding, we’d love to hear from you.