Graduate Area General Manager - South East

Heidelberg Materials UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in the UK is launching a Graduate Programme to fast-track individuals into leadership roles. This immersive programme offers hands-on experience across sales, technical management, and operational site management. Graduates from engineering, business, or STEM subjects are encouraged to apply. The role includes a competitive package, including salary and benefits focused on work-life balance and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Work-Life Balance

Family-Friendly Policies

Inclusive Culture

Wellbeing & Development

Qualifications

• Graduates in engineering, business, environmental sciences, or STEM subjects with a 2:1.
• Internal candidates seeking career advancement.
• Individuals with master's degrees or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-tier customer service and commercial performance.
• Develop operational and health & safety skills aligned with 'Zero Harm' goal.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic projects.

Job description

Overview

This 12-month immersive programme offers hands-on experience, structured development, and a fast-track into roles with real responsibility. You'll gain exposure to operations, commercial strategy, and leadership development, preparing you for future roles like Territory Sales Manager, Operational Site Manager, Technical Manager and ultimately Area General Manager.

Roles and Career Path

• Sales Management Trainee
  • Deliver top-tier customer service and commercial performance
  • Gain experience in sales reporting, competition compliance, and client engagement
  • Prepare to manage your own territory
• Technical Manager
  • Build knowledge and leadership capabilities across operations, commercial, finance, and strategy
  • Engage in cross-functional projects and strategic planning
  • Progress toward an Area General Manager role with exposure to senior decision-making
  • Build technical leadership capabilities across product development, quality control, customer support, and sustainability
  • Gain exposure to commercial strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Participate in strategic projects involving laboratory innovation, material optimisation, and customer engagement
  • Qualifications: Graduates in engineering, business, environmental sciences, or STEM subjects with a 2:1
  • Internal candidates seeking career advancement
  • Individuals with master's degrees or relevant work experience - your programme will be tailored to your background
• Operational Site Manager
  • Develop operational and health & safety skills aligned with our 'Zero Harm' goal
  • Support continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity, and compliance
  • Be based at an operational site to build broad expertise

What You'll Gain

• A structured development pathway with clear progression
• Exposure to senior leaders and strategic projects
• A supportive environment focused on mentorship, wellbeing, and growth
• Opportunities to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving industry

Ready to Build Your Future with Us? At Heidelberg Materials UK, we're not just building materials, we're building careers, communities, and a more sustainable future.

At Heidelberg Materials UK, we're not just supplying heavy building materials we're driving the transformation of the construction industry. Through cutting-edge innovation, a deep commitment to sustainability, and a focus on digital advancement, we're shaping a smarter, greener future. Join us on our graduate programme as we continue to push boundaries and create lasting impact across the built environment.

Graduate Programme - Area General Manager

Salary: £30,937pa (£33,045pa London) | We’re recruiting for three exciting graduate pathways designed to fast-track your development into leadership roles.

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities