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DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Build More Than Just Buildings
Property Development 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
Lead net-zero carbon developments (actual sustainability, not just the buzzword)
From affordable housing to luxury London developments - you'll see it all
Why This Isn't Your Average Grad Scheme
You'll be part of the action from the start - working on live projects worth 10-100M, attending planning committees, and shaping key decisions.
Five Rotations, Total Immersion
Spend 4-5 months in each team over two years:
Land Acquisition - Find sites, run the numbers, negotiate deals
Development Management - Navigate planning, coordinate teams, problem-solve
Project Management - Own budgets, timelines, and risk on live developments
On-Site Delivery - Boots on, hard hat on, make it happen
Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience - Understand buyers, launch show homes, hit targets
You will also be involved in:
Stakeholder Relations - Work with councils, communities, partners
Strategic Planning - Shape the future pipeline with senior leadership
Proper Career Investment
Full RICS support
2K annual training budget
Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 72% of graduates still here after 6 years)
Mentorship from former graduates who've walked your path
Successful graduates typically progress into full time roles within the Development Team
What You'll Actually Be Doing
By month 3: Presenting a feasibility study to the development director
By month 6: Managing consultant relationships on schemes ranging from 100 to 1000+ units.
By month 12: Attending planning committee meetings for a major residential project
By month 18: Leading site inspections, quality checks and assisting in managing contractor relationships.
By Month 24: Applying to your to a team for a permanent role.
Do You Fit?
What We're Looking For:
2:1 degree minimum in real estate, development, or construction, or a related technical field (e.g. engineering or architecture)
Work experience (internships, part-time jobs, placements all count)
Ambition to actually make a difference
You'll Thrive Here If...
You're frustrated by the housing crisis and want to do something about it
You like solving complex problems with no obvious answer
You're comfortable presenting and building relationships
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 learning everything about property development whilst working on projects that change people's lives, this is it.
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Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2025 at midnight.
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