To apply for this role, please click on the following link –;utm_source=Clarion+WebsitePlease 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.DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMMEBuild More Than Just BuildingsProperty Development Graduate Programme | London £31,500 Manchester £27,300 + BonusWant to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career? Read on.Here's What You Need to KnowYour work affects 360,000+ people across EnglandHelp deliver 50,000+ new homes over the next decadeLead net-zero carbon developments (actual sustainability, not just the buzzword)From affordable housing to luxury London developments - you'll see it allWhy This Isn't Your Average Grad SchemeYou'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 dealsDevelopment Management - Navigate planning, coordinate teams, problem-solveProject Management - Own budgets, timelines, and risk on live developmentsOn-Site Delivery - Boots on, hard hat on, make it happenSales, Marketing and Customer Experience - Understand buyers, launch show homes, hit targetsYou will also be involved in:Stakeholder Relations - Work with councils, communities, partnersStrategic Planning - Shape the future pipeline with senior leadershipProper Career InvestmentFull RICS support2K annual training budgetMonthly sessions with 10 other graduatesPart 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 pathSuccessful graduates typically progress into full time roles within the Development TeamWhat You'll Actually Be DoingBy 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 differenceYou'll Thrive Here If…You're frustrated by the housing crisis and want to do something about itYou like solving complex problems with no obvious answerYou're comfortable presenting and building relationshipsYou can handle pressure, setbacks, and changing prioritiesYou want real responsibility from the startThe PackageLondon: £31,500 + bonus | Camden office
Manchester: £27,300 + bonus | City centre Everyone Gets:25-33 days holiday (increases over time) & holiday trading scheme10% pension matching & life assurance (4x salary)Up to 5% annual bonusWellbeing day in your birthday monthFlexible benefits (1% of salary for gym, dental, health screening) & discounts with 700+ retailersSeason ticket loansProfessional qualifications paid forWork that actually mattersThe TimelineApply by: 25th January 2026Interviews: 16th-20th February 2026Assessment Centre: 18th March 2026One More ThingWe're the UK's largest housing provider because we'reactually 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 GraduateTo apply for this role, please click on the following link –;utm_source=Clarion+WebsitePlease 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 hereAt Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process.Closing Date:Sunday 25th January 2025 at midnight. #LI-DNI
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