Construction Graduate

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a graduate for the Construction Pathway that offers rotations across departments, focusing on project management and construction technology. Candidates must have a relevant degree and a valid driver's license. The program emphasizes professional development and community engagement. Competitive salary and benefits include a car allowance, up to 39 days' leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license for travel.
• Passionate, talented, and committed individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete all rotations in the Construction Pathway.
• Integrate into each team and support their goals.
• Engage in continuous development and offer suggestions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

Overview

Our Graduate Construction Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Site Managers, Project Managers & Construction Directors or anyone with a natural interest in project management, construction technology and quality. This pathway is tailored to expose you to key areas of the business that will develop you into a strong all-rounder within the Construction field. The pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip you with the knowledge you need. In your role as a Construction Graduate, your duties will vary depending on the department you are rotating through. Within each rotation, you will be set focused key objectives to ensure that you have the most tailored learning to your chosen pathway, but your core responsibilities as a graduate at Vistry include:

Responsibilities

• Follow the Construction Pathway, completing all rotations to the best of your ability and meeting the targets set to you by each rotational supervisor.
• Take all learning opportunities that are presented to you through the programme, seeking ways to further develop and challenge yourself.
• Integrate yourself into each team that you work with along your pathway, supporting each team to achieve their goals and establishing meaningful, long lasting professional relationships.
• Absorb the knowledge, expertise and advice given to you throughout your rotations by our talented teams, ask questions and probe to develop your understanding.
• Contribute to continuous development within Vistry by being proactively involved in key business initiatives, projects and launches, offering ideas and suggestions where opportunities are identified.
• Be an active member of the Vistry Graduate community, supporting your peers, taking part in (and occasionally hosting) quarterly Graduate meetings, attending masterclasses and professional development opportunities.
• Act as an advocate for careers in Construction, to effectively represent Vistry Future Talent at careers events, fairs and other engagement opportunities.
• Act as a buddy to future new Graduates joining the community, to ensure that they are positively supported through their learning journey.
• Commit to completing further study, qualifications and accreditations as appropriate, should you wish to undertake further professional development.
• Positively engage with your leaders and support system throughout the programme, regularly meeting to discuss your progress, identify areas for further focus and development and seek advice.
• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality

Want to know what it's really like? Hear from one of our former grads.. 'The programme provides graduates with real flexibility. The opportunity to learn from and work alongside different leaders of different disciplines, allows graduates the chance to experience unique leadership approaches and strategies to assist in the handling of many challenges.' - Harrison Clowsley, Construction Graduate. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Requirements / Qualifications

All we ask is that you have a relevant degree at 2:2 or above and due to the nature of the position, there will be some travel required, therefore you must hold a valid driver's license. We recruit for potential, and look for passionate, talented and committed people. We invest heavily in Future Talent and want to see you succeed, so have created a success profile to help you determine if Vistry Group is the right fit for you.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Car allowance or company car
• Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteer days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits