Construction Development Graduate

Job description

Construction Development Graduate page is loaded## Construction Development Graduatelocations: Manchester - Fountain Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: May 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0018240**To apply for this role, please click on the following .****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.****CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY GRADUATE PROGRAMME****Build Homes That Matter****Construction Delivery Graduate Programme | £27,300 + Bonus | Manchester****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 Scheme**You'll be part of the action from the start - managing live construction projects as a client representative, coordinating contractors, and ensuring high-quality new homes are delivered on time and budget with full client assurance.**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 completion • Undertake project management within time, cost, and quality constraints • Ensure construction quality meets Clarion's requirements**Proper Career Investment** • Full RICS support • Monthly Regular sessions with 10 other graduates • Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 75% of graduates still here after 6 years) • Mentorship from former graduates who've walked your path • Strong performance opens doors to permanent roles in Construction Delivery**What You'll Actually Be Doing****Real Responsibilities:** • Managing construction projects as client representative 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 • Continuing client assurance through the life of the project • Building relationships with Local Authorities and developer partners**What We're 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 Package****Manchester:** £27,300 + bonus | City centre | Season ticket loan**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 for • Work that actually matters**The Timeline**• Apply by: 30th April 2026 • Interviews: May 2026 • Assessment Centre: June 2026 (London, Camden head office)**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 mastering construction delivery whilst working on projects that change people's lives, this is it.**Please download a copy of the full role profile here -****To apply for this role, please click on the following .****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.***Clarion Housing Group is the UK's largest housing association. We're committed to diversity - everyone is welcome here.*To find out more about who we are and what we do, please click**At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI.****is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.** **Closing Date:** **Thursday 30th April 2026 at midnight.**#LI-DNI#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