Construction Graduate Programme
About this role
Construction Graduate Programme
Location: Nationwide across regional offices (Includes Scotland, North [Newton Aycliffe, Leeds, Runcorn & Doncaster], Midlands & Wales, London, and South)
Contract Type: Full Time (23-month Fixed Term Contract)
Experience Level: Student & Graduate
Salary: £40,000 per annum (plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance where applicable)
Reference Number: 752354
About Us
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are dedicated to connecting talented graduates with exceptional career opportunities. We are partnering with a leading nationwide retailer to find curious, collaborative, and passionate future leaders for their Construction Graduate Programme.
Everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, but they share a common mindset: they are curious, collaborative, and dedicated to driving continuous improvement. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
The Role
Build the future and lay the foundation for your career. Lidl's Construction team is at the forefront of creating retail spaces where millions of customers shop every week. From the ground up, real estate teams deliver sites that support rapid growth, making this the perfect launchpad for your ambitions.
This structured 23-month training programme allows you to rotate through real estate and construction departments, learning how the business identifies, acquires, and delivers the best retail sites. You’ll solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment, gaining real-world experience and exposure right from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
Expertise & Management: Develop comprehensive construction expertise and management capabilities.
Cross-Functional Rotations: Spend time in Retail, Logistics, and Real Estate teams to gain an all-round understanding of business operations.
Project Responsibility: Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible, lasting impact.
Market Exposure: Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside-out.
Independent & Team Execution: Work collaboratively as part of a team while being fully capable of handling responsibilities independently across your sites.
What You’ll Need
Education: Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor’s Degree, with a degree in Real Estate, Construction, and/or Engineering being essential.
Eligibility: Eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
Commutability: Able to commute within a reasonable distance to your chosen region or property office.
Personal Traits: A true people person with energy, passion, resilience, adaptability, and self-motivation.
Communication: The ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business.
Driving Licence: Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.
What You’ll Receive
Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum (plus an additional 10% London Weighting allowance where applicable).
Company Car: Included as part of your package.
Holiday Allowance: 30 days’ holiday (pro rata).
Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a contributory pension scheme.
Professional Growth: Enhanced professional development, mentoring, and exclusive exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Please note: Employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.