*Latimer by Clarion Construction Delivery Development Graduate Programme 2026

Job description

*Latimer by Clarion Construction Delivery Development Graduate Programme 2026Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: Rotational

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, Clarion

Compensation: £27,300 / year

DescriptionBuild Homes That Matter - Want to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career? Latimer is the home building arm of Clarion Housing Group, developing homes in thriving mixed‐use communities. Latimer are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated graduates to embark on a journey within our Construction Delivery Programme based in Manchester.

The Role - 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

Act as client representative on £10-50M+ developments

Ensure quality, safety, and client assurance throughout project lifecycles

Why this Isn't Your Average Grad SchemeYou'll be part of the action from the start - managing live construction projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring high‐quality new homes are delivered on time and budget.

Two‐Year Structured Programme Develop deep construction delivery expertise.

Year 1:

Be integral to Development Delivery Teams meeting safety, quality, and planning objectives

Work collaboratively across Development, Commercial, and Housing teams

Use Pamwin and appraisal software to monitor financial performance

Prepare Project Briefs and appoint architects and consultants

Drive customer focus to maintain 5‐star builder status

Year 2:

Build relationships with Local Authorities, Developer Partners, and stakeholders

Manage relationships with solicitors, consultants and contractors

Take handover of projects and deliver from contract to completionUndertake project management within time, cost and quality constraints

Ensure construction quality meets Clarion's requirements

Proper Career Investment

Full RICS support

Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates

Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 73% 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 Construction Delivery

What You'll Actually Be Doing - Real responsibilities:

Managing construction projects within time, cost and quality constraints

Coordinating architects, consultants and contractors

Monitoring project budgets and programme delivery

Ensuring build quality meets our requirements as a client developer, in accordance with our contracts

Building relationships with Local Authorities and developer partners

What we are looking for?

2:1 degree minimum in Construction Management or construction‐related fields

Work experience (internships, part‐time jobs, placements all count)

Ambition to actually make a difference

You'll Thrive Here If...

You're passionate about construction delivery and project management

You like solving complex problems with no obvious answer

You're comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and contractors

You can handle pressure, setbacks and changing priorities

You want real responsibility from the start

The PackageManchester: £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

One professional membership per year paid

Work that actually matters

The Timeline

Apply by: 30th April 2026

Interviews: May 2026

Assessment Centre: June 2026

One More ThingWe'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.

Ready? Apply now!#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English