Pre-Construction Graduate - Building

Pre-Construction Graduate 2027 - Building

Locations:
Leeds or Gateshead with North East travel / Manchester with North West travel

Closing Date: 3rd December 2026

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by The Job Crowd  and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full‑time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain experience across all aspects of the work‑winning process, from identifying opportunities and engaging with clients through to developing winning tender submissions and supporting project handover to delivery teams.

As part of the Pre‑Construction team, you will:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tender submissions, ensuring information is accurate, professional and submitted in accordance with client requirements.
• Support the bid team in producing high‑quality documents, presentations and supporting materials.
• Help maintain bid libraries, case studies, project information and submission databases.
• Assist in gathering technical, commercial and market information to support bid strategies.
• Gain an understanding of estimating principles, cost planning and risk management.
• Support estimating teams with data collection, cost benchmarking and document management.
• Learn how project risks and opportunities are identified, assessed and managed through the bid process.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Attend internal meetings, client engagement events and industry networking opportunities where appropriate.
• Collaborate with teams across business development, design, operations and commercial functions.
• Participate in structured learning and development programmes.
• Take ownership of your own development, seeking opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skills.
• Contribute positively to the culture and success of the regional business.
• Demonstrate Galliford Try's commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support our sustainability and social value objectives within the work‑winning process.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

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