Construction Graduate Programme

Construction Graduate Programme — London / Nationwide

Your Supportive Bridge to a Graduate Career in Real Estate & Construction

Location: 1st Floor, 4-14 Blackbird Hill, Wembley, NW9 8SD London (Nationwide programme spanning multiple regions: Scotland, North, Midlands & Wales, London, and South)

Contract Type: Full Time (23-month Fixed Term Contract) | Student & Graduate

Reference Number: 752354

Compensation: £40,000 per annum pro rata* (*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance)

Key Dates & Requirements: Video interview and face-to-face assessment centre at Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026; full UK driving licence required by 1st February 2027. Degree in Real Estate, Construction and/or Engineering is essential.

Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, pension scheme, and enhanced professional development & mentoring.

About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your professional start should feel empowering, transparent, and fully supported. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with premier graduate opportunities at industry-leading brands.

We are proud to partner with Lidl GB to find curious, collaborative, and driven graduates for their Construction Graduate Programme. If you are ready to build the future of retail spaces with a dedicated agency backing your journey, we are here to help you secure it.

The Role

Build the future with Lidl and lay the foundation for your career! Our Construction team is at the forefront of creating the retail spaces where millions of customers shop every week. This structured 23-month nationwide graduate programme allows you to rotate through real estate and construction departments, learning how Lidl identifies, acquires, and delivers top-tier retail sites from the ground up. You will solve complex problems, take on real project responsibility, and build your expertise from day one.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop Expertise: Build construction expertise and management capabilities while learning how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up.

• Rotational Learning: Spend time in Retail, Logistics, and Real Estate teams to gain comprehensive, all-round knowledge.

• Project Responsibility: Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business.

• National Exposure: Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team, learning the market inside-out and understanding how successful real estate operations run.

• Independent & Teamwork: Work collaboratively as part of a team while enjoying the autonomy to handle your own sites independently.

What You’ll Need

• Education: Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree. A degree in Real Estate, Construction and/or Engineering is essential.

• Eligibility & Travel: Eligible to work in the UK full-time and able to commute within a reasonable distance to your chosen region/property office.

• Driving Licence: Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1st February 2027.

• Personal Qualities: A true people person with energy, passion, resilience, adaptability, and an assertive, confident approach.

• Skills: Excellent communication across all levels, self-motivation, and a strong desire to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 per annum pro rata, plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

• Company Car & Perks: Company car, 30 days holiday (pro rata), 10% in-store discount, and a solid pension scheme.

• Career Growth: Enhanced professional development, structured mentoring, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.