Graduate Development Engineer
Banks Group
durham, england, United Kingdom
The Opportunity: Embark on a transformative 24-month Graduate Development Programme with Banks Group, a family-owned business with nearly 50 years of history in property development and housebuilding. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to creating sustainable communities and making a positive impact on the environment. What Makes This Opportunity Exciting: Growth and Impact: Join a company that addresses critical challenges such as the housing crisis and the transition to net-zero energy. Your work will directly contribute to developing high-quality and sustainable homes that benefit communities across the UK. Unique Culture: At Banks Group, we operate under the ethos of Development with Care. This means prioritising the well-being of our people and the environment in all our projects. Our core values include caring for people and the environment, listening to understand, finding solutions together, supporting each other, developing best practices, and honouring commitments. Clear Development Path: As a Graduate, you ll receive personalised mentorship and have regular appraisals to support your professional growth. Our comprehensive training program includes opportunities to attain professional qualifications, ensuring you have a clear and rewarding career trajectory. Graduate Development Engineer Role: You will work as part of a team to assist and support with technical advice and engineering solutions to enable progression of a range of land development prospects and projects from inception, through planning to sale / build out. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience: Essential: A recent graduate (or soon to be graduate) with a minimum 2:1 qualification in Engineering (civil, structural, geotechnical, engineering, construction). Qualification to be relevant to property, land development or construction. Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 software- Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Full UK driving licence. First class written and verbal communication skills. Desirable: Previous work experience in the property, construction or housebuilding industry. Knowledge of AutoCAD software. Working towards or looking to commence a professional accreditation. Important Dates & Shortlisting Process: Application Deadline: Friday, 2 May 2025 How to Apply: Please send your CV to gradrecruitment@banksgroup.co.uk Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-stage video interview, followed by an invitation to an assessment centre near Durham in June 2025. Banks Group is committed to equality of opportunity.