Development Graduates

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DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME 

Build More Than Just Buildings 

Property Development Graduate Programme | London £31,500 Manchester £27,300 + Bonus 

Want to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career? Read on. 

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've 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. 

Do You Fit? 

What We're 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. 

Please download a copy of the full role profile here - Development Graduate  

To apply for this role, please click on the following link –https://acrobat.pinpointhq.com/postings/17dcb63e-be47-46e0-a046-181cd3638017?utm_medium=careers_site&utm_source=Clarion+Website 

Please DO NOT apply via the blue ‘Apply’ button. Any applications submitted via the blue ‘Apply’ button will not be registered, and you will be signposted back to the link above to apply again. 

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Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2025 at midnight. 

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