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Latimer by Clarion Quantity Surveyor Development Graduate Programme 2026 chez Acrobat Talent
Acrobat Talent · London, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à London
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 Development Graduate Programme. Roles are available in London or Manchester
The Role - Here's What You Need to Know
Master the Numbers Behind New Homes
- Your work affects 360,000+ people across England
- Help deliver 50,000+ new homes over the next decade
- Manage commercial aspects of £10-100M+ developments
- Master procurement, risk management, and contract negotiations
Why this Isn't Your Average Grad Scheme
You'll be part of the action from the start - working on live commercial management, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation for major residential developments.
Two-Year Structured Programme - Develop deep commercial expertise:
Year 1:
- Collaborate with Development teams on procurement and risk management
- Track supplier and joint venture partner performance against contracts
- Support cost planning and project management operations
- Build strong internal client relationships across the business
Year 2:
- Lead contract negotiations - Heads of Terms, Development Management Agreements, Building Contracts
- Monitor contractor performance and contractual obligations
- Review external agreements to identify and manage operational risks
- Maintain relationships with Local Authorities, developer partners, and housing colleagues
Proper Career Investment
- Full RICS support
- Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
- Part of an established programme (now in its 7th year with 70% 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 the Development Team
What You'll Actually Be Doing
Real Responsibilities:
- Coordinating multi-million pound construction packages
- Negotiating Heads of Terms and Development Management Agreements
- Managing risk across residential development projects
- Building relationships with contractors, consultants, and joint venture partners
- Monitoring cost performance and contractual deliverables
What We're Looking For:
- A minimum 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying
- Work experience (internships, part-time jobs, placements all count)
- Ambition to actually make a difference
- You'll Thrive Here If…
- You're passionate about commercial management and contract strategy
- You're analytical and detail-oriented with strong numerical skills
- You're comfortable negotiating and building stakeholder relationships
- You can handle pressure, setbacks, and changing priorities
- You want real responsibility from the start
The Package
London: £31,500 + bonus | Camden office
Manchester: £27,300 + bonus | City centre
Manchester: £27,300 + bonus | City centre
Everyone Gets:
- 25-33 days holiday (increases over time) & holiday trading scheme
- 10% pension matching & life assurance (4x salary)
- Up to 5% annual bonus
- Wellbeing day in your birthday month
- Flexible benefits (1% of salary for gym, dental, health screening) & discounts with 700+ retailers
- Season ticket loans
- Professional qualifications paid for
- Work that actually matters
The Timeline
- Apply by: 25th January 2026
- Interviews: 16th-20th February 2026
- Assessment Centre: 18th March 2026
One More Thing
We're the UK's largest housing provider because we're actually trying to solve a problem that matters. If you want to spend two years learning everything about property development whilst working on projects that change people's lives, this is it.
Ready? Apply now!
