Supply Chain Graduate 2027 - Infrastructure

Galliford Try Group; Annesley Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Company car/allowance

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Volunteer days

Agile working programme

Benefit schemes

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is offering a two-year Graduate Development Programme in the UK for a Supply Chain Graduate starting September 2027. You will gain hands-on procurement experience, work with cross‑functional teams and pursue professional qualifications with funded support.

The programme includes a starting salary of £29,500, a company car/allowance, 28 days holiday, private medical insurance, volunteering days and agile working options as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement or Supply Chain Management completed by September 2027.
• Interest in construction industry procurement and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of materials, plant and subcontract services across infrastructure projects.
• Obtain supplier quotations, evaluate proposals and raise purchase orders.
• Collaborate with procurement, commercial and operational teams to review schedules and secure best value.
• Assist with forecasting material requirements and monitor supplier performance.
• Contribute to tender enquiries, tender analysis and procurement schedule reviews.
• Ensure compliance with client framework agreements and preferred supplier arrangements.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying / Procurement / Supply Chain Management

Job description

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?

As a Supply Chain Graduate, you will:

• Support the procurement of materials, plant and subcontract services across Infrastructure projects.
• Obtain supplier quotations, evaluate proposals and raise purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with procurement, commercial and operational teams to review procurement schedules and secure best value for projects.
• Support project teams with forecasting material requirements, managing lead times and monitoring supplier performance.
• Assist with tender enquiries, tender analysis and procurement schedule reviews.
• Ensure compliance with client framework agreements and Galliford Try's preferred supplier arrangements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers by attending meetings, workshops and supply chain events.
• Share best practice across regional procurement teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support innovation through digital procurement, carbon reduction initiatives and modern methods of construction, including off‑site manufacturing.
• Working with suppliers to assess and improve their performance.
• Develop Procurement Strategies for specified Categories of Work and also for Client Frameworks

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.

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 £29,500
• A company car/allowance (role dependant)
• 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 Quantity Surveying / Procurement / Supply Chain 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.

What’s next?

We believe recruitment should be human. Every application is reviewed personally by a member of our team, not screened out by artificial intelligence (AI). If we use AI tools at any stage of the process, we'll let you know what they're being used for and why. In return, we ask for you to be yourself, we're interested in your experiences, motivations and potential, so we encourage applications written in your own voice.

Step 2: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview where you will be asked questions that allow you to showcase who you are; these will include self‑awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.

Step 3: The final stage of our interview process is an assessment centre made up of an individual interview, dynamic group tasks and a meet the team session to answer any questions you may have about the role or team you would be joining.

While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.

Please note: the closing date for applications is 3rd December, please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.

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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on [e-mail]