Management Trainee Programme

Building Your Future

Our Management Trainee Programme was created to identify an array of young talent to work and develop careers within the Construction Industry and Built Environment. The programme allows individuals to get a taste for a number of core disciplines throughout the company before deciding on an area to specialise in.

Our percentage of long-service employees reflects our commitment to our people. Success in Construction and Real Estate relies on qualities such as leadership and teamwork, assertiveness and flexibility, vision and versatility and commercial acumen. We develop these qualities, ensuring the next generation has the skills to build a profitable future, not only for themselves but for the Company and the Industry.


Project-based Construction Training
We are proud of our commitment to training and development. Our ongoing training and development programme has led to good working relationships with some of most influential names in the industry including the Housing Forum, the CITB, Barnardos, CSV, Constructing Excellence and Women in Social Housing. Our projects have been awarded National Skills Academy for Construction status.

Continual Professional Development
For over 60 years, Higgins’ training and development programmes have been central to our business strategy and we're proud of our 'Investors in People' status. From marketing to surveying, project management to HR, our training programmes are evident in every corner of our company. We also offer a mentoring programme, which helps provide the support and encouragement needed for career progression.


Applications for 2024 are now closed.