Design & Technical Graduate - Birmingham

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm in Birmingham is offering a Graduate Design & Technical Pathway program for aspiring technical managers and engineers. This 18-month pathway includes rotations in various business areas to build a comprehensive understanding of technical roles. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a valid driver's license. The position offers competitive salary, car allowance, annual leave, and professional development opportunities to nurture future talent.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 34 days annual leave increasing to 39 with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x your annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete all rotations to meet targets.
• Commitment to further study and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various business areas over an 18-month program.
• Engage with teams to support goal achievement.
• Participate in key business initiatives and provide feedback.

Skills

Passionate about Architecture

Team collaboration

Communication skills

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 Solid 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 With You All Of The Knowledge You Need

Technical & Development & Commercial & Construction & Regional Finance & Technical

Based in our Birmingham 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.

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.

Let’s cut to the chase, 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 4x 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 drivers 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 Technical Pathway role…

• 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 solid 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 empowerus 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.

Join us in making Vistry.