Graduate Programme 2026

Ballymore Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in the United Kingdom is seeking graduates for its dynamic programme starting in September 2026. Participants will receive extensive training and hands-on experience across various business areas, including planning, construction management, and more. Candidates should be graduating in 2026 with a relevant Bachelor’s degree and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday and a dedicated mentor.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Fully funded professional qualification

Assigned mentor

Competitive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 in a relevant field.
• Willingness to start work in September 2026.
• Eager to contribute ideas from day one.

Responsibilities

• Participate in acquisitions, planning, and development.
• Involvement in on-site construction management.
• Hands-on exposure throughout the business.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RICS or CIOB accredited subject

Job description

Ballymore is a developer with vast and varied experience, acknowledged as pioneers of some of Europe’s largest regeneration projects.

Today, after 40 years in business, we are one of London and Dublin’s most innovative and dynamic property developers, having completed more than 7,000 homes in the UK and Ireland in the past five years. Our residential portfolio pipeline give us the capacity to add a further 15,000 homes to meet future demand, and we’re adding to our commercial, retail and leisure portfolio, with around 4.5 million sq ft of commercial space in our planning pipeline.

Yet, as the scale and ambition of our work grows, we never forget the importance of working to the highest standards on every individual element of every development, creating places in which people, business, culture and society can thrive.

About the role

As a graduate on our Programme, you will have extensive exposure and hands‑on opportunities throughout our business, from acquisitions and appraisals to planning and development to sales and marketing, to pre‑construction, design and on‑site construction management.

You will have a dedicated mentor to guide you throughout your time as a graduate as well as a two‑year structured training to meet your professional development needs as we support you to achieve either MRICS or MCIOB chartership.

Opportunities available within:

• Planning & Development
• Construction Management

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• You’ll be graduating in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant RICS or CIOB accredited subject
• You'll be looking to start work in September 2026
• Want to inspire us, speaking up about any new ideas you have
• You’ll want to throw yourself in from day one and put your studies into practice
• Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues
• Have an ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Are passionate with the curiosity and creativity to solve problems

Our Company and Benefits

As part of working for Ballymore as a graduate on the scheme, we will offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Two‑year structured training programme
• Fully funded professional qualification
• Assigned mentor
• Competitive employee benefits package and perks

To apply, please fill in the application form below and attaching your CV for review.

Our graduate programme is extremely popular and we receive a high volume of applications so please don’t be surprised if you don’t hear from us until after the closing date (16 January 2026) for applications.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.