Job Description

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Description

Latimer

is the home building arm of Clarion Housing Group, developing homes in thriving mixed-use communities.

Latimer

are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated graduates to embark on a journey within our Development Graduate Programme. Roles are available in London or Manchester

The Role -

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
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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#

What we are 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.
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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.

Ready? Apply now!

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About Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group is the UK's largest housing association with homes in over 170 local authorities and a heritage stretching back more than a century. Through our development arm Latimer, we build new homes, while our charitable foundation Clarion Futures runs one of the country's biggest social investment programmes, helping people and communities thrive. As a business for social purpose, we reinvest every penny of surplus into our mission to provide homes for those who need them most, building a better future today




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