Construction Graduate

Vistry Group; Lane Head; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking enthusiastic graduates for its Construction Pathway. This 18-month programme includes rotations in various business areas, aimed at developing your skills in project management and construction technology. With competitive pay, a car allowance, and generous leave, this is an excellent opportunity for passionate candidates eager to build their careers while contributing to sustainable community development. Join us in making a difference and helping shape the future of construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Possess a driver's license for required travel.
• Passionate, talented, and committed individuals preferred.
• Willingness to engage in further study and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations across different departments during the programme.
• Integrate into teams and support their goals.
• Engage in learning opportunities and contribute to initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Construction technology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

In a Nutshell

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. This pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip with you all of the knowledge you need :

• Construction
• Health & Safety
• Technical
• Development
• Commercial
• Customer Service

Construction

Starting from September 2026, you’ll rotate through all these areas across your 18 months programme, starting and finishing within the Construction department. During your final rotation, transition talks are held with the possible opportunity to transition into the Build team once all of rotations have been completed. Taking the next step onto the Construction career path. Graduates on our Construction pathway are based at one of our sites, the site for this role will be within 1 hour of our Warrington office.

• Please note that due to the nature of the role, site locations are subject to change.

Due to high interest, we may close applications earlier than expected. If this role appeals to you, we recommend submitting your application at your earliest convenience.

What’s in it for you

• 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 Volunteering 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

In return, what we would like from you

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.

More about the Construction Pathway role

In your role as a Construction Graduate, your duties will vary depending on the department you are rotating through. Within each rotation, you’ll 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 :

• 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, a 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.

Join us in making Vistry.