Real Estate Graduate (Strategic Land & Major Projects)

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Brentwood is seeking graduates for their Real Estate Pathway. This 18-month program offers rotations in key areas, providing valuable experience in land acquisition and project management. Candidates must have a relevant degree and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and up to 39 days of leave based on service.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Car allowance or company car

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x annual salary

Share save and incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all rotations to the best of your ability.
• Support each team to achieve their goals.
• Actively engage with peers and leaders.
• Contribute to key business initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree at 2:2 or above

Job description

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: Land & Partnerships, Technical, Commercial, Development, Regional Finance, Construction, Development & Land. In our Brentwood office from September 2026, as part of our Strategic Land and Major Projects team, you will rotate through all these areas across your 18 months programme, starting and finishing within the Land & Partnerships or Development department. During your final rotation, transition talks are held with the possible opportunity to transition into the Land, Partnerships or Development teams once all rotations have been completed. The Strategic Land team operates nationally to secure land and planning consent for residential schemes ranging from 200 to 3,000+ new homes, providing Vistry's business units with a supply of consented units. The Major Projects delivery team is renowned for delivering and facilitating high‑quality new community, employment, retail and leisure facilities as part of our strategic developments. These facilities have included new schools, neighbourhood centres with local retail and health services, community buildings, hotels and business parks alongside extensive sports facilities, country parks and open spaces. Each scheme is supported by significant infrastructure including relief roads, new bridges and a railway station.

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. Offer 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, effectively representing Vistry Future Talent at career events, fairs and other engagement opportunities.
• Act as a buddy to future new graduates joining the community, ensuring 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 are making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and an 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, shaping all we do and empowering 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.

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.

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