Graduates
Over the last 40 years, Redrow has grown to become one of the UK’s leading, five star house builders and a FTSE 250 company.
Our purpose is simple; we build beautiful homes in places people want to live. We don’t just pride ourselves on building quality homes – we build quality careers too!
People are at the heart of what we do and we have a long history of supporting people to establish and grow their career within Redrow. We are proud that over 15% of our entire workforce is either a graduate, undergraduate, trainee or apprentice – and you could be one of them!
We’re looking for graduates with real enthusiasm, drive and determination to join Redrow and become the future of our business.
Our Graduate Schemes
Future Leaders – Graduate Rotational Programme
This industry-leading programme has been designed to introduce you to every aspect of Redrow, and will provide you with opportunities to work with – and learn from – industry leading experts.
Through a series of four six-month placements, you will acquire a real insight into how our business works. For three of those placements, you will rotate around Land, Technical, Construction or Commercial before having the opportunity to complete a final placement in an area of your choosing.
All the while, you will be mentored by one of our Managing Directors, given the chance to work on live and exciting projects, and have access to exceptional training opportunities to gain skills and experience to empower you to become a future leader.
We expect these roles to commence in September 2021.
Specialist Graduate Programme
Whether you love design and technology, are great with numbers, a real people person or simply enjoy getting hands-on, we have a graduate role for you!
Our Specialist Graduate Programme is designed to support your drive and ambition to enable you to become an integral part of the business in a department that you are passionate about.
Over two years, you will work within a specific department where you will be mentored by some of the most experienced people in our industry. From the offset, you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and guidance, enabling you to excel in your chosen career.
We offer opportunities in the following departments: Construction, Commercial, Technical, Land, Human Resources, Information Technology and Sustainability.
We expect these roles to commence in January 2021.
For more information about our current vacancies and to apply, click here.
This is also a very varied team. There aren’t many careers where being an architect, highway planner, structural engineer and interior designer are all in a day’s work.
After graduating in Civil Engineering with German from the University of Nottingham, Paul joined our graduate training programme in 1998. He says that one of the things he enjoyed most about the programme was the level of variety it offered.
“One of the things that really stood out for me about Redrow was the fact that the graduate programme wasn’t just going to help me train to be a civil engineer. I was exposed to lots of different elements of the business. It was a great stepping stone from university to the world of work – I got to participate in some community-based projects too, which was really rewarding.
“I’ve come a long way since then, and I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. I believe we have a product and site locations that are the envy of many of our competitors. We think about every last detail, and are passionate about quality. I’m very excited to be a part of Redrow’s ongoing success.”
Having moved through each of the six departments- it was definitely the right decision.
Josh joined on our Rotational Graduate Programme in September 2015, based in our Midlands Division. He heard about the opportunity at his University Careers Fair and was attracted by the opportunity to rotate around various departments.
“I applied for the Graduate Scheme immediately after speaking to one of the existing graduates at my University Careers Fair. It was the opportunity to rotate around six key departments that attracted me to the role, as I knew it would give me a vital insight into our business.
I’ve moved through each of the six departments now- and it was definitely the right decision. This has given me a vital insight into Land Acquisition, Engineering and Construction, as well as Commercial, Customer Service and Sales – all of which have helped me understand the processes involved at each stage of a residential development. It has allowed me to understand the role that each department plays in this process and how they all link together.”
I joined as a graduate trainee, progressed to Land Director; and now Regional Director - Redrow recognises hard work and dedication.
During his 14 year journey with Redrow, Lee has progressed from a graduate trainee to become South West Regional Director.
In his new role Lee says he “enjoys the varied nature of the role and the ability to immediately make a genuine impact. The most challenging aspect is continuously looking ahead and anticipating issues. This is especially important at the moment in order to combat trade and material shortages”.
“Redrow is fair and forward thinking and it’s flat management structure means it can quickly adapt to change”.
“I am proud to drive around our completed developments and know that not only have we built quality homes where families enjoy living but also knowing that we have achieved this the right way. Building in a safe and efficient manner and wherever possible using local labour and materials and making a real investment into the communities where we develop.”
I would definitely encourage anybody thinking of applying for a job at Redrow, it is a fantastic place to work.
Sarah became Finance Director of two Redrow housing divisions in 2011. She joined Redrow 10 years earlier after graduating from Keele University with a degree in Economics and Finance and began as a graduate trainee in the finance team at Redrow’s headquarters near Chester.
Sarah said: “When I joined Redrow as a graduate trainee all those years ago, I hoped that one day I would be a director of the company; now that I am it is a fantastic feeling.
“The graduate trainee programme was an excellent introduction to the business and gave me the opportunity to study for external qualifications – I’m now an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (ACMA) – as well as participating in a range of in-house training programmes. These included an excellent management course. It’s all helped to equip me for my new role.
“I would definitely encourage anybody thinking of applying for a job at Redrow, it is a fantastic place to work and if you are prepared to put the effort in and work hard there is every opportunity for you to progress and build a career within the company.”
Our graduates are eligible to participate in a performance-related bonus scheme, details of which will be provided at the start of employment.
Find out more about our other great benefits.
Graduates joining Redrow will have the opportunity to join the Redrow Group Personal Pension Plan. The monthly paid section of the plan has achieved the Pension Quality Mark. Redrow believes that a rewarding pension scheme is a key element within a desirable employee package, and we therefore contribute to employee pensions at industry-leading rates.
Find out more about our other great benefits.
If you’re on a monthly salary, you’ll get 24 days’ holiday, increasing every 2.5 years up to a maximum of 28 days after 10 years’ service. If you’re on the lunar payroll, you’ll get 22 days’ holiday. You can also ‘sell’ some holiday in exchange for salary.
Find out more about our other great benefits.
Graduates joining Redrow will be offered exceptional training opportunities, enabling you to gain the skills and experience required if you’d like to advance to Senior Management or Director level.
Find out more about our other great benefits.
Our graduates will have the opportunity to work towards qualifications and accreditations with our support. We will help you through your training and supply you with a mentor to help you through the process.