Job Description

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CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Build Homes That Matter
Construction Delivery Graduate Programme | London 31,500 Manchester 27,300 + Bonus
Want to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career? Read on.
Here's What You Need to Know
Your work affects 360,000+ people across England
Help deliver 50,000+ new homes over the next decade
Manage construction delivery on 10-100M+ developments
Ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction on live sites
Why This Isn't Your Average Grad Scheme
You'll be part of the action from the start - managing live construction projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring high-quality new homes are delivered on time and budget.
Two-Year Structured Programme
Develop deep construction delivery expertise:
Year 1:
Be integral to Development Delivery Teams meeting safety, quality, and planning objectives
Work collaboratively across Development, Commercial, and Housing teams
Use Pamwin and appraisal software to monitor financial performance
Prepare Project Briefs and appoint architects and consultants
Drive customer focus to maintain 5-star builder status
Year 2:
Build relationships with Local Authorities, Developer Partners, and stakeholders
Manage relationships with solicitors, consultants, and contractors
Take handover of projects and deliver from contract to completion
Undertake project management within time, cost, and quality constraints
Ensure construction quality meets Clarion's requirements
Proper Career Investment
Full RICS support
Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
Successful graduates typically progress into full time roles within the team
Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 70% of graduates still here after 6 years)
Mentorship from former graduates who've walked your path
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Managing construction projects within time, cost, and quality constraints
Coordinating architects, consultants, and contractors
Monitoring project budgets and programme delivery
Ensuring build quality meets specification
Building relationships with Local Authorities and developer partners
What We're Looking For:
2:1 degree minimum in Construction Management or construction related fields
Work experience (internships, part-time jobs, placements all count)
Ambition to actually make a difference
You'll Thrive Here If...
You're passionate about construction delivery and project management
You like solving complex problems with no obvious answer
You're comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and contractors
You can handle pressure, setbacks, and changing priorities
You want real responsibility from the start
The Package
London: 31,500 + bonus | Camden office
Manchester: 27,300 + bonus | City centre
Everyone Gets:
25-33 days holiday (increases over time) & holiday trading scheme
10% pension matching & life assurance (4x salary)
Up to 5% annual bonus
Wellbeing day in your birthday month
Flexible benefits (1% of salary for gym, dental, health screening) & discounts with 700+ retailers
Season ticket loans
Professional qualifications paid for
Work that actually matters
The Timeline
Apply by: 25th January 2026
Interviews: 16th-20th February 2026
Assessment Centre: 18th March 2026
One More Thing
We're the UK's largest housing provider because we're actually trying to solve a problem that matters. If you want to spend two years mastering construction delivery whilst working on projects that change people's lives, this is it.
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Clarion Housing Group is the UK's largest housing association. We're committed to diversity - everyone is welcome here.
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Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2025 at midnight.
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