How do I apply?
Deadline for applications
20th August 2025
Make sure to read the entry requirements here before you start your application.
Take some time to do a little bit of research to help answer the questions and make a strong application!
Step 1
Answer a series of questions about you and your interest in architecture and design.
Step 2
Submit a video where you can show us your creativity and individuality. Here you can showcase some of your drawing skills, talk about a building you like or show us a passion.
Step 3
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person interview which will take place in September. More information on this will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please email info@buildtheway.co.uk and we will do our best to help support you with your application.
Age
Entries must be between 18 - 25 years of age at the time of application
Location
We welcome applications from residents of Barnet, Camden, or Hounslow, with two additional places open to applicants from across London. Further places may be added over the summer.
Entry Requirements
You do not need to have any previous experience.
This opportunity is aimed at individuals who have not yet been to university, entry level means pre-university.
Ideal Candidates should be:
Interested in architecture, open minded, determined, proactive, curious and creative
Who is it for?
Watch our ‘How To Apply’ video
Created by one of our trainees, this video breaks down the application process and shares a few examples to help answer the application form and video application.
If you have any questions or concerns about the application form and video please email info@buildtheway.co.uk.
Application Form
The application form is broken down into three sections, first we ask for a few details about you and then there are five questions to answer about why you should be the next Build The Way trainee! Finally we have a Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form which is voluntary. More information about the E&D monitoring form
Build The Way wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010, and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
The organisation needs your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential and will be used for monitoring purposes.
If you have any questions about the form contact info@buildtheway.co.uk.
Do not forget to submit a video as part of your application!