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Walter Lilly career site

Our Graduates & Trainees

Unlocking Potential Through Opportunity


We invest in our people at every stage of their journey with us. Whether a young rising star or a seasoned professional embarking on a new challenge, we provide a range of tailored training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

We’ve built strong academic partnerships to support emerging talent in construction. Our commitment extends to actively investing in trainees pursuing professional qualifications through part-time study, using our structured day-release programme that blends learning with real-world experience.

As proud members of the Apprenticeship Levy, we offer a range of apprenticeship pathways including NVQs, HNCs, HNDs, and degree apprenticeships. We aim to accommodate as many apprentices as our capacity allows, helping individuals build strong foundations for long-term careers.

"Walter Lilly have supported me from the very start of my trainee journey during my university placement year and continue to do so. I’ve had the opportunity to work with fantastic, approachable, and knowledgeable teams who trust me to carry out meaningful responsibilities, helping me build my confidence. The company’s commitment to structured learning, mentorship, and project exposure has strengthened my skills as a quantity surveyor, and even as someone new to the industry, I always feel my opinions are valued and my questions welcomed."

- Eve Johnson, Quantity Surveyor

Around 10% of our workforce have joined us through our graduate and trainee programmes - reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within and highlighting the importance of supporting career progression across the business.

Discover the many pathways into the industry in our Building A Career in Construction brochure.

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