*Latimer by Clarion Construction Delivery Development Graduate Programme 2026
Full Time £27,300 / yearJob Overview
Build Homes That Matter - Want to solve the UK housing crisis while building a fantastic career?
Latimer is the home building arm of Clarion Housing Group, developing homes in thriving mixed-use communities. Latimer are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated graduates to embark on a journey within our Construction Delivery Programme based in Manchester.
Latimer is the home building arm of Clarion Housing Group, developing homes in thriving mixed-use communities. Latimer are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated graduates to embark on a journey within our Construction Delivery Programme based in Manchester.
The Role - Here's What You Need to Know
- Your work affects 360,000+ people across England
- Help deliver 50,000+ new homes over the next decade
- Act as client representative on £10-50M+ developments
- Ensure quality, safety, and client assurance throughout project lifecycles
Why this Isn't Your Average Grad Scheme
You'll be part of the action from the start - managing live construction projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring high-quality new homes are delivered on time and budget.
Two-Year Structured Programme
Develop deep construction delivery expertise:
Develop deep construction delivery expertise:
Year 1:
- Be integral to Development Delivery Teams meeting safety, quality, and planning objectives
- Work collaboratively across Development, Commercial, and Housing teams
- Use Pamwin and appraisal software to monitor financial performance
- Prepare Project Briefs and appoint architects and consultants
- Drive customer focus to maintain 5-star builder status
Year 2:
- Build relationships with Local Authorities, Developer Partners, and stakeholders
- Manage relationships with solicitors, consultants, and contractors
- Take handover of projects and deliver from contract to completion
- Undertake project management within time, cost, and quality constraints
- Ensure construction quality meets Clarion's requirements
Proper Career Investment
- Full RICS support
- Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
- Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 73% of graduates still here after 6 years)
- Mentorship from former graduates who've walked your path
- Successful graduates typically progress into full time roles within Construction Delivery.
What You'll Actually Be Doing - Real responsibilities:
- Managing construction projects within time, cost, and quality constraints
- Coordinating architects, consultants, and contractors
- Monitoring project budgets and programme delivery
- Ensuring build quality meets our requirements as a client developer, in accordance with our contracts
- Building relationships with Local Authorities and developer partners
What we are looking for?
- 2:1 degree minimum in Construction Management or construction related fields
- Work experience (internships, part-time jobs, placements all count)
- Ambition to actually make a difference
- You'll Thrive Here If…
- You're passionate about construction delivery and project management
- You like solving complex problems with no obvious answer
- You're comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and contractors
- You can handle pressure, setbacks, and changing priorities
- You want real responsibility from the start