Design & Technical Graduate

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is offering a Graduate Design & Technical program in Newcastle upon Tyne. The program is designed for aspiring Technical Managers, Architectural Technicians, and Engineers. Candidates will complete rotations to gain exposure to various business areas and are expected to engage proactively in their learning journey. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and a valid driver's license due to the travel involved. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and up to 39 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 times annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required due to travel.
• Passionate, talented, and committed individuals sought.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations in different business areas.
• Support teams to achieve their goals.
• Engage in continuous learning and development.

Skills

Interest in architecture

Engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

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. 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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 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…