Design & Technical Graduate

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

Job summary

A leading UK homebuilder is seeking candidates for their Graduate Design & Technical Pathway, starting September 2026 in Leicester. The program involves rotations across key technical areas, providing opportunities for professional growth and development within construction. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a valid driver's license. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to contribute to sustainable community building.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's licence due to travel requirements.
• Passionate and committed individuals are preferred.
• Willingness to undertake further study and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete all rotations in the Technical Pathway.
• Integrate into each team and contribute to their goals.
• Act as an advocate for careers in construction.
• Engage with leaders to discuss progress and areas of focus.

Skills

Interest in architecture

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Proactive learning

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

Overview

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. This pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip you with all of the knowledge you need. Based in our Leicester office from September 2026, you’ll 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Company Snapshot

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award‑winning employer, 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. We shape sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in a partnership‑led way. Our renowned brands – Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes – plus Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, make us a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five house‑builder 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.

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 licence. We recruit for potential, looking for passionate, talented and committed people who want to be part of Vistry's future.

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 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 schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

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