Technical Developments Graduate

Type: Graduate
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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we’re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we don’t discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

 So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role  

We are excited to recruit a Technical Graduate as part of our 2024 Graduate Programme, internally known as our Emerging Talent programme.

As a Technical Graduate you’ll develop an understanding of the full lifecycle of a project from inception to completions. This includes to working with Architectural, Engineering, and services designs, third party approvals and section agreements. 

Your two year on programme will see you develop  strong technical skills, understanding  the process of authorities for approvals, reviewing external technical reports, as well as designs for working drawings & engineering layouts. Working with our Assist Technical Managers coordinating all design  challenges.

You’ll develop a foundational knowledge of the developments technical sector including the role of Architects, Engineers, structural, civil and highways Engineers, and more.

This is a great role for someone looking to pursue a career in Developments. This role is office based from our Eastleigh office, you’ll from learning from the technical expertise around you both within your business area and the surrounding business.

The start date for this role is September 2024 which will include a week long induction from our Leeds Office which will include introductions to the Executive Team, a tour of Places for People housing stock & social opportunities for you to meet the rest of the 2024 Emerging Talent cohort. 

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.  

More about you  

You’ll be a recent graduate with a degree in a relevant subject. Developments and Construction is a melting pot of academic backgrounds with a shared love of the industry. You’ll want to start a career in development and be excited about doing this at Places for People.

People may have described you as tenacious with the want to drive forward action and deliver results. You’ll be a natural problem solver with the ambition to innovate and deliver creative solution.   You’ll seek out opportunities for new business and development.

Your role will see you working with internal colleagues, customers, contractors and other suppliers. You’ll be a confident communicator and have an ability to adapt your style based on what is needed at the time.

We love hearing from anyone who is passionate about Thriving Communities and wants to make a difference!  Not sure you meet all the requirements of the role? Let us decide. We strongly encourage applications from the widest cross section of our communities as possible.

The application process is designed to support you to showcase your personality, strong communicators and candidates who embody our people promises.  will be looked upon favourably. We love hearing from anyone who is passionate about Thriving Communities and wants to make a difference!  Not sure you meet all the requirements of the role? Let us decide.

We strongly encourage applications from the widest cross section of our communities as possible.

Benefits  

You will be provided with opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, business insight and sector specific knowledge.?? You’ll learn a lot and quickly, you’ll get exposure to some of our senior leaders. You’ll be encouraged and empowered to flourish and thrive within a nurturing environment. Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that’s why we can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse ad pioneering environment. 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

• • Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   
  • Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  
  • Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  
  • A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%  

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

If you are a Places for People customer and you’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

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