Development Graduates

Clarion Housing Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is offering a Development Graduate Programme in the UK, providing an opportunity to work on significant projects while gaining hands-on experience in various teams, including Land Acquisition and Development Management. The salary starts at £31,500 in London or £27,300 in Manchester, plus bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include holiday leave, pension matching, and professional training support.

Benefits

25‑33 days holiday

10% pension matching

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Professional qualifications paid for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree required.
• Previous work experience in internships or placements is necessary.
• Ambition to make a difference is essential.

Responsibilities

• Present feasibility studies to development director by month 3.
• Manage consultant relationships on residential schemes by month 6.
• Attend planning committee meetings for major residential projects by month 12.
• Lead site inspections and quality checks by month 18.
• Apply for a permanent role by month 24.

Skills

Real estate understanding

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

2:1 degree in real estate, development, construction, or related technical field

Job description

DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Build More Than Just Buildings

Property Development Graduate Programme | London £31,500 Manchester £27,300 + Bonus

Want to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career? Read on.

Here’s What You Need to Know

• Your work affects 360,000+ people across England

• Help deliver 50,000+ new homes over the next decade

• Lead net‑zero carbon developments (actual sustainability, not just the buzzword)

• From affordable housing to luxury London developments – you’ll see it all

Why This Isn’t Your Average Grad Scheme

You’ll be part of the action from the start – working on live projects worth £10‑10 M, attending planning committees, and shaping key decisions.

Five Rotations, Total Immersion

Spend 4‑5 months in each team over two years:

• Land Acquisition – Find sites, run the numbers, negotiate deals

• Development Management – Navigate planning, coordinate teams, problem‑solve

• Project Management – Own budgets, timelines, and risk on live developments

• On‑Site Delivery – Boots on, hard hat on, make it happen

• Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience – Understand buyers, launch show homes, hit targets

You will also be involved in:

• Stakeholder Relations – Work with councils, communities, partners

• Strategic Planning – Shape the future pipeline with senior leadership

Proper Career Investment

• Full RICS support

• £2 K annual training budget

• Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates

• Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year)

• Mentorship from former graduates who have walked your path

• Successful graduates typically progress into full‑time roles within the Development Team

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• By month 3: Presenting a feasibility study to the development director
• By month 6: Managing consultant relationships on schemes ranging from 100 to 1000+ units
• By month 12: Attending planning committee meetings for a major residential project
• By month 18: Leading site inspections, quality checks and assisting in managing contractor relationships
• By month 24: Applying to your team for a permanent role

Do You Fit?

What We’re Looking For

• 2:1 degree minimum in real estate, development, construction, or a related technical field (e.g. engineering or architecture)
• Work experience (internships, part‑time jobs, placements all count)
• Ambition to actually make a difference

You’ll Thrive Here If…

• You’re frustrated by the housing crisis and want to do something about it
• You like solving complex problems with no obvious answer
• You’re comfortable presenting and building relationships
• You can handle pressure, setbacks, and changing priorities
• You want real responsibility from the start

The Package

London: £31 500 + bonus | Camden office

Manchester: £27 300 + bonus | City centre

Everyone Gets

• 25‑33 days holiday (increases over time) & holiday trading scheme
• 10% pension matching & life assurance (4x salary)
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Wellbeing day in your birthday month
• Flexible benefits (1% of salary for gym, dental, health screening) & discounts with 700+ retailers
• Season ticket loans
• Professional qualifications paid for
• Work that actually matters

The Timeline

• Apply by: 25th January 2026
• Interviews: 16th‑20th February 2026
• Assessment Centre: 18th March 2026

One More Thing

We’re the UK's largest housing provider because we’re actually trying to solve a problem that matters. If you want to spend two years learning everything about property development while working on projects that change people’s lives, this is it.

To apply for this role, please click on the following link – https://acrobat.pinpointhq.com/postings/17dcb63e-be47-46e0-a046-181cd3638017?utm_medium=careers_site&utm_source=Clarion+Website

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Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2025 at midnight.