Real Estate Graduate

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking candidates for their Graduate Real Estate Pathway in Cheltenham. This program includes rotations across various departments to develop skills in land management, development, and project management. Candidates must have a relevant degree and a valid driver’s license. The role offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and numerous benefits including medical insurance and volunteering days.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance at 4× salary

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence required for travel.
• Candidates should be passionate, talented, and committed.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotations to develop into a strong Land Manager.
• Support teams and contribute to key business initiatives.
• Actively engage with the Graduate community and support peers.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

Overview

Our Graduate Real Estate Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Land Managers, Development Managers & Planning Managers, or anyone with a natural interest in land acquisition, planning policies or project management. This pathway is tailored to expose you to key areas of the business that will develop you into a strong all‑rounder within the Real Estate field. This pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip you with all of the knowledge you need.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Real Estate 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 Group 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 Group 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. 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.

Company Values & Culture

Shaping all we do; they empower us 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, a UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winners of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Requirements

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 driver’s licence. 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.

Benefits

• 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 4× your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…