Construction Graduate

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is offering graduate opportunities in Construction, Quantity Surveying, and Engineering. With a competitive starting salary of £35,000, the roles provide structured training and hands-on experience on major projects. Graduates will collaborate with experienced teams, gain leadership skills, and have clear progression routes. This is an excellent chance to develop a long-term career within a supportive environment, advancing quickly into senior roles across diverse locations.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

23 days holiday (increasing with service)

Structured training and mentoring

Clear progression routes

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects from the ground up.
• Gain practical experience and develop leadership skills.
• Be involved in every stage of project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

2:2 or above in a relevant degree

Job description

Graduate Opportunities – Construction, Engineering & Quantity Surveying

Starting Salary: £35,000

Benefits

• Car allowance or company car
• 23 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Structured training and mentoring
• Clear progression routes

Locations: All Regions

Company Profile

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading residential groundworks specialists. The company partners with major housebuilders nationwide, delivering high-quality infrastructure and setting industry standards for excellence and innovation.

They are committed to investing in their people, offering structured training, mentoring, and clear progression routes. Graduates joining the business will benefit from hands‑on experience, exposure to major projects, and a supportive environment that promotes long‑term career development.

Graduate Roles Available

Construction Graduate

Graduates in Construction will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects from the ground up. Working alongside experienced Contracts Managers, Construction Directors, and Foremen, they will gain practical experience while developing leadership, technical, and problem‑solving skills to progress into future management roles.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Graduates joining the Commercial team will gain exposure to all aspects of residential groundworks Quantity Surveying—from cost planning and valuations to managing subcontracts and controlling budgets. They will work on major projects while receiving structured training and mentoring to progress quickly into senior roles.

Graduate Engineer

Engineering graduates will be involved in every stage of project delivery, ensuring sites run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. Responsibilities include setting out, drawing control, liaising with clients, and ensuring precision on‑site. Graduates will gain hands‑on experience on major residential developments and receive tailored training to become highly skilled professionals.

Person Specification

• A 2:2 or above in a relevant degree (or on track to achieve one)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Why Join?

• Competitive starting salary of £35,000
• Car allowance or company car
• 23 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Structured graduate development programme
• Opportunities to work on major projects across the UK