Design & Technical Graduate

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is offering a Graduate Design & Technical Pathway for aspiring Technical Managers and Engineers, providing rotational experiences across various departments. This 18-month program aims to develop versatile skills within the Technical field while fostering professional relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a driver's license. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 × your annual salary

Employee rewards portal with additional benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Committed to further study and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete all rotations in the Technical pathway.
• Support teams and contribute to business initiatives.
• Engage with leaders for personal development.

Skills

Passion for architecture, engineering, or design

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive engagement

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

Our Graduate Design & Technical Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Technical Managers, Architectural Technicians & Engineers or anyone with a natural interest in architecture, engineering or design. This pathway is tailored to expose you to key areas of the business that will develop you into a strong all‑rounder within the Technical field. Based in our Bristol office from September 2026, you will rotate through all these areas across the 18‑month programme, starting and finishing within the Technical department. During your final rotation, transition talks are held with the possible opportunity to transition into the technical team once all of rotations have been completed, taking the next step onto the Design & Technical career path.

• Follow the Technical 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…
'Being part of Vistry's Graduate Programme has been an eye‑opening and encouraging experience. The rotational scheme gave me the chance to build strong connections across diverse departments and immerse myself in every stage of the process. This experience has laid the foundation for my growth in Design & Technical.' – Olivia Tibbles, Design & Technical Graduate.

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 licence. 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.

• 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 × your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…