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Our Construction Teams are responsible for the safe delivery of homes to our customers, with particular attention to Health, Safety & Environmental matters, Programme Attainment, Product Quality, Cost Management, Contractor and Supplier liaison and a strong customer focus.
We work closely with our commercial, technical, sales and customer service colleagues to ensure a team approach. We are seeking a new team member who is confident with people and has the energy passion and ability to succeed at the highest level. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Outlining programmes and build routes for new land opportunities
- Producing Traffic Management Plans for site
- Producing Construction Management Plans for local authorities
- Producing logistics plans containing all pre-construction documents
- Producing compound layouts for new developments
- Producing presentations for site management meetings
- Regularly updating current site programmes and reporting to the Construction Director
The Graduate Development Programme
- A three-day formal induction
- Classroom and virtual sessions covering key stages in the construction lifecycle, and key business skills such as commercial awareness and influencing
- Interactive group projects working with a number of other graduates in disciplines across the business allowing you to build a strong network
- Networking opportunities with senior managers and peers
- One-to-one support from line managers, mentors, recent graduates, and industry professionals
The start date for the Graduate Development Programme is Monday 4 th September 2023 however, we are open to candidates joining the team in advance of this date to get up to speed on your role!
The closing date for this role is 21 April 2023 Please note that depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advert ahead of the closing date.
Our Graduate Programme salary starts from £26,000 per annum. Please note that this may vary depending on regional cost of living.
About You
You will have achieved a BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment or a similar related subject. The role may involve driving on company business and applicants are therefore required to hold a full UK driving licence.
To be an effective member of the team, you must enjoy and be capable of confidently dealing with a variety of people ranging from internal Cala departments, to on site contractors and potential customers. You will have excellent IT skills, be a natural problem solver and strong ability to manage your workload and time. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel would be advantageous.
Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.
How to Apply
To apply, please click the button below and attach your CV and covering letter. Please note if these are two separate documents you will need to attach them as a zip file.
For more information, you can contact the Early Talent team by emailing careers@cala.co.uk using the subject heading ‘Graduate Development Programme – Construction, North Home Counties.
Our Early Talent Programmes have the following recruitment process:
- Apply online with your CV
- Video interview via Teams with a member of the People Team
- Second stage interview with hiring manager
About Us
The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala.
Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala , you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth.
Cala Homes (North Home Counties) are looking for a Pre-Construction Graduate to join our team based in the North Home Counties. The role will be predominantly office-based in Welwyn Garden City.
