Trainee Land and Pre-Construction Coordinator
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LOVL196010 |
Summary
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Land & Pre-Construction Coordinator to join us to assist the Land and Pre-Construction Manager to deliver the timely progression of schemes from Bid / Concept / Estimating / Design stage to physical start on site.
Within this pivotal role, you will undertake initial site visits, recording present site conditions and assisting with the coordination and review of bid documents.
You’ll assist in obtaining, and the appraisal of, fee proposals from the supply chain, you will develop briefs and appointments and help develop scheme Designs and Technical solutions for new parcels of land. You'll also assist with the progression through the pre-construction process to achieve a successful and timely start on site.
With excellent communication skills, you’ll assist with developing successful new and existing client relationships by managing the information flow between all parties.
We are looking for someone with a basic understanding of construction materials, methods and technologies, along with an interest in planning techniques and contract documentation. You’ll have good administrative and IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook). As this role involves constant learning and development, you should also be willing to undertake an apprenticeship and further training.
Above all, you’ll be enthusiastic with the drive to learn and the ambition to build and progress your career with Lovell.
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Land & Pre-Construction Coordinator to join us to assist the Land and Pre-Construction Manager to deliver the timely progression of schemes from Bid / Concept / Estimating / Design stage to physical start on site.
Within this pivotal role, you will undertake initial site visits, recording present site conditions and assisting with the coordination and review of bid documents.
You’ll assist in obtaining, and the appraisal of, fee proposals from the supply chain, you will develop briefs and appointments and help develop scheme Designs and Technical solutions for new parcels of land. You'll also assist with the progression through the pre-construction process to achieve a successful and timely start on site.
With excellent communication skills, you’ll assist with developing successful new and existing client relationships by managing the information flow between all parties.
We are looking for someone with a basic understanding of construction materials, methods and technologies, along with an interest in planning techniques and contract documentation. You’ll have good administrative and IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook). As this role involves constant learning and development, you should also be willing to undertake an apprenticeship and further training.
Above all, you’ll be enthusiastic with the drive to learn and the ambition to build and progress your career with Lovell.
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.