Latimer by Clarion Development Graduate Programme 2026 - Rotational

Acrobat Talent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking graduates for their 2026 Graduate Programme in London. You will rotate through several teams, gaining real experience in property development while contributing to projects that aim to solve the housing crisis. A degree in relevant fields and prior work experience are essential. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a 10% pension match and 25-33 days holiday.

Benefits

25-33 days holiday

10% pension matching

Flexible benefits

Professional qualifications paid for

Wellbeing day on birthday

Qualifications

• Work experience in internships, part-time jobs, or placements.
• Ambition to make a difference and tackle the housing crisis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in five rotations across various teams over two years.
• Lead site inspections and manage consultant relationships.
• Present feasibility studies to the development director.

Skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

2:1 degree minimum in real estate, development, or construction

Job description

Latimer by Clarion Development Graduate Programme 2026 - Rotational

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Rotational

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Compensation: £27,300 - £31,500 / year

Description

Latimer is the home building arm of Clarion Housing Group, developing homes in thriving mixed-use communities. Latimer are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated graduates to embark on a journey within our Development Graduate Programme. Roles are available in London or Manchester.

The Role - 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 £10-100M, 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
• 2K annual training budget
• Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
• Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 72% of graduates still here after 6 years)
• Mentorship from former graduates who re 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 to a team for a permanent role

What we are looking for?

• 2:1 degree minimum in real estate, development, or 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 whilst working on projects that change people\'s lives, this is it.

Ready? Apply now!