Construction Graduate - Castle Donington

Overview

Our Graduate Construction Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Site Managers, Project Managers & Construction Directors or anyone with an interest in project management, construction technology and quality. This pathway exposes you to key areas of the business to develop you into a solid all-rounder within the construction field. The pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, with key learning objectives to equip you with the knowledge you need.

Rotations

Construction > Health & Safety > Technical > Development > Commercial > Customer Service > Construction. Starting from September 2026, you’ll rotate through all these areas over an 18-month programme, starting and finishing within the Construction department. During the final rotation, transition talks may lead to an opportunity to join the Build team after rotations are completed. The Construction career path is based at one of our sites; the site for this role will be within 1 hour of our Birmingham office. Please note that site locations are subject to change. Due to high interest, we may close applications earlier than expected. If this role appeals, submit your application at your earliest convenience.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Car allowance or company car
• Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

Requirements

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 match for you.

Responsibilities

• 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 presented to you through the programme, seeking ways to further develop and challenge yourself.
• Integrate into each team you work with along your pathway, supporting each team to achieve their goals and establishing meaningful, long-lasting professional relationships.
• Absorb knowledge, expertise and advice given to you throughout your rotations by our 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 an active member of the Vistry Graduate community, supporting peers, taking part in quarterly Graduate meetings, attending masterclasses and professional development opportunities.
• Act as an advocate for careers in Construction, representing Vistry Future Talent at careers events, fairs and other engagement opportunities.
• Act as a buddy to future new graduates joining the community to ensure 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 leaders and your support system throughout the programme, regularly meeting to discuss progress and development needs.
• Behave in line with company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.

About us

We build more than homes and are making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live our ethos through doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect our values of integrity, caring and quality, and we work to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We partner with brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes, plus Vistry Works and Vistry Services. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder by the HBF customer satisfaction rating, and winner of awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.