Pre-Construction Graduate 2027 - Building

Galliford Try Group; Leeds, Gateshead, Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £31,250

Company car / car benefit scheme (role

delivered only if applicable

Job summary

Galliford Try Group invites applications for a Pre-Construction Graduate 2027 - Building. The programme is two years long, designed to develop your technical skills, network, and pursue professional qualifications if desired.

Roles are based in Leeds or Gateshead with North East travel, and Manchester with North West travel, starting at £31,250 per year. You will work full-time within the Pre-Construction team, gaining experience across work-winning, tender submissions, cost planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management (or similar).
• Full UK driving licence by 6 September 2027.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tender submissions.
• Support bid team with documents, presentations and materials.
• Help maintain bid libraries, case studies and submission databases.
• Gather technical, commercial and market information to support bid strategies.
• Learn estimating principles, cost planning and risk management.
• Collaborate with teams across business development, design, operations and commercial.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture/Building Surveying/Construction Management/Project Management

Job description

Pre-Construction Graduate 2027 - Building

Locations: Leeds or Gateshead with North East travel / Manchester with North West travel

Closing Date: 3rd December 2026

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full‑time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

What will you be doing?

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain experience across all aspects of the work‑winning process, from identifying opportunities and engaging with clients through to developing winning tender submissions and supporting project handover to delivery teams.

As part of the Pre‑Construction team, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tender submissions, ensuring information is accurate, professional and submitted in accordance with client requirements.
• Support the bid team in producing high‑quality documents, presentations and supporting materials.
• Help maintain bid libraries, case studies, project information and submission databases.
• Assist in gathering technical, commercial and market information to support bid strategies.
• Gain an understanding of estimating principles, cost planning and risk management.
• Support estimating teams with data collection, cost benchmarking and document management.
• Learn how project risks and opportunities are identified, assessed and managed through the bid process.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Attend internal meetings, client engagement events and industry networking opportunities where appropriate.
• Collaborate with teams across business development, design, operations and commercial functions.
• Participate in structured learning and development programmes.
• Take ownership of your own development, seeking opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skills.
• Contribute positively to the culture and success of the regional business.
• Demonstrate Galliford Try's commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support our sustainability and social value objectives within the work‑winning process.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people‑orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £31,250
• Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture / Building Surveying / Construction Management / Project Management (or similar) prior to September 2027.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

You will be:

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem‑solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self‑starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you’re motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact [e-mail] if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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