Overview

Persimmon’s purpose is to build high quality homes at a range of prices across the UK. We aim to create and protect superior and sustainable levels of value for the benefit of our customers, workforce, suppliers and communities. We are proud to have developed a business based on strong foundations and one where our employees have the opportunity to achieve their full potential which provides the platform for our continued success.

We’re searching for the next generation of visionaries to help us continue to build these sustainable foundations and help drive Persimmon into the future.

What will your programme look like?

As the Commercial Graduate Trainee, you'll undergo training in commercial management. Think quantity surveying, but with expert leadership and support, as well as the immersive Persimmon culture. You'll spend two years rotating through different areas, working on projects for around 3 months at a time and developing your skills.

What do we offer?

As well as working for one of the UK’s largest home builders who deliver significant contributions to our national and local economy, we also pride ourselves on developing our workforce.

A large part of the success of our business is due to the skills, hard work and commitment of our people. We provide a working environment that is safe, inclusive, supportive and engaging to ensure we have access to and retain the talent we need to focus on our customers and deliver value to the wider society.

Our people are encouraged to contribute new ideas in an open environment to enhance Group wide processes. Last year we promoted 374 people within the business. We also devote considerable time to succession planning, ensuring that we have the right people to step up as and when required. As a result, of our current Managing Directors, c.60% have been promoted from within.

As well as all of this we offer:

£25,000-£26,000 base salary + bonus scheme
Pension and private health schemes
23 days holiday (increases to 24 after 1 years’ service and 25 after 5 years’ service)
Persimmon discount scheme (discount on food/groceries, holidays and more)
A range of career pathways and the opportunity to obtain professional qualifications
The chance to work with local communities on important projects
The opportunity to become a Persimmon Ambassador and present in schools, colleges and universities about the industry and your role within Persimmon Homes

What do you need?

At Persimmon we want to attract the best talent from the widest talent pool and as a business we want to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we work in.

To be considered for our graduate programme you will need:

To be currently studying in your final year of university or have recently graduated
Ideally, you'll be studying quantity surveying or a finance/business-related degree
You'll be great with numbers, IT proficient and have excellent attention to detail
3 A levels, ideally at grades A-C
Ambition to succeed and to bring new ideas to the business
Drive and willingness to learn, we’ll support you all the way. And you can be sure you’ll be more than just a number here
Ability to use your own initiative as well as the ability to communicate effectively as part of a team, building relationships both internally and externally

Please email us here if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with any part of the recruitment process. These may include online tests, video interviews, short phone calls and an assessment centre.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/ask-for-adjustments-at-interview