Construction Graduate - Northumberland

Our Graduate Construction Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Site Managers, Project Managers & Construction Directors or anyone with a natural interest in project management, Construction technology and quality. This pathway is tailored to expose you to key areas of the business that will develop you into a great all-rounder within the Construction field. This pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip with you all of the knowledge you need:

Construction > Health & Safety > Commercial > Construction Planning > Technical and Customer Service

You’ll rotate through these departments throughout your first 18 months, starting and finishing within the Construction department. During your final rotation, you’ll agree with your Line Manager where you will specialise and transition into this position on completion of your programme, taking the next step on your career path. The site location for this Construction Graduate is anticipated to be in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

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 license. We recruit for potential, and look for passionate, talented and committed people. We invest heavily in Future Talent and want to see you succeed, so have created a success profile to help you determine if Vistry Group is the right fit for you.

More about the Construction Pathway role...

In your role as a Construction Graduate, your duties will vary depending on the department you are rotating through. Within each rotation, you’ll be set focused key objectives to ensure that you have the most tailored learning to your chosen pathway, but your core responsibilities as a graduate at Vistry include:

• Follow the Construction 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 by being proactively involved in key business initiatives, projects and launches. Offering ideas and suggestions where opportunities are identified.
• Be a member of the Vistry 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, to effectively represent Vistry Future Talent at careers events, fairs and other engagement opportunities.
• Act as a buddy to future new Graduates joining the community, to ensure 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

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most. You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.