Role overview

Our Graduate Real Estate Pathway is the perfect place for aspiring Land Managers, Development Managers & Planning Managers, or anyone with a natural interest in land acquisition, planning policies or project management. This pathway is tailored to expose you to key areas of the business that will develop you into a strong all-rounder within the Real Estate field. This pathway includes rotations within the business areas below, all constructed with key learning objectives in mind to equip with you all of the knowledge you need:

Land & Planning > Development > Technical > Project Management > Commercial Property > Finance

Based in our Brentwood office from September 2026, as part of our Strategic Land and Major Projects team, you will rotate through some or all these disciplines across your 18 months programme. During your final rotation, transition talks are held with the possible opportunity to transition into one of these disciplines once all of rotations have been completed 

The Strategic Land and Major Projects team is one of the largest and most successful, with the skill sets and experience required to masterplan, promote and deliver large-scale residential led new communities from start to finish, including the delivery of major infrastructure. This has given us a reputation that sets us apart. The Strategic Land team operate nationally to secure land and planning consent for residential schemes ranging from 200 to 3,000 plus new homes providing Vistry's housebuilding regions with a supply of consented units.

The Major Projects delivery team is renowned for delivering significant new infrastructure and high-quality community facilities as part of our strategic developments. These facilities have included new schools, neighbourhood centres, health services, community buildings, hotels and business parks alongside extensive sports facilities, country parks and open spaces. 

This place making expertise ensures we are able to create sustainable mixed-use communities, whilst delivering value for its stakeholders. 

Due to high interest, we may close applications earlier than expected. If this role appeals to you, we recommend submitting your application at your earliest convenience.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...

  All we ask is that you have a relevant degree at 2:2 or above and due to the nature of the position, there will be some travel required, therefore you must hold a valid driver’s license. We recruit for potential, and look for passionate, talented and committed people. We invest heavily in future talent and want to see you succeed, so have created a success profile to help you determine if Vistry Group is the right fit for you.

• More about the Real Estate Pathway role...
  • Follow the Real Estate Pathway, completing all rotations to the best of your ability and meeting the targets set to you by each rotational supervisor.
  • Take all learning opportunities that are presented to you through the programme, seeking ways to further develop and challenge yourself.
  • Integrate yourself into each team that you work with along your pathway, supporting each team to achieve their goals and establishing meaningful, long lasting professional relationships.
  • Absorb the knowledge, expertise and advice given to you throughout your rotations by our talented teams, ask questions and probe to develop your understanding.
  • Contribute to continuous development within Vistry Group by being proactively involved in key business initiatives, projects and launches. Offering ideas and suggestions where opportunities are identified.
  • Be an active member of the Vistry Group Graduate community, supporting your peers, taking part in (and occasionally hosting) quarterly Graduate meetings, attending masterclasses and professional development opportunities.
  • Act as an advocate for careers in Construction, to effectively represent Vistry Future Talent at careers events, fairs and other engagement opportunities.
  • Act as a buddy to future new Graduates joining the community, to ensure that they are positively supported through their learning journey.
  • Commit to completing further study, qualifications and accreditations as appropriate, should you wish to undertake further professional development.
  • Positively engage with your leaders and support system throughout the programme, regularly meeting to discuss your progress, identify areas for further focus and development and seek advice.
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality

  Want to know what it’s really like? Hear from one of our former grads..  ‘The Vistry Graduate Scheme gave me the chance to rotate within the Strategic Land team, spending time in Land, Planning, and Development Delivery. This exposure helped me understand the full lifecycle of land promotion and identify my niche in the Land team. The graduate community was also a real highlight, creating a strong network across regional business units that I still rely on' - Alex King, Assistant Strategic Land Buyer and former Strategic Land & Major Projects Real Estate Graduate. 

• Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

  We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

  Join us in making Vistry. 

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