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Role Overview This Design & Technical Graduate Programme is ideal for graduates with a genuine interest in architecture, engineering, construction, or design, who want broad exposure across a major UK housebuilding and construction business. Over an 18-month rotational programme, starting September 2026 - you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple core business areas, developing into a well-rounded technical professional with a clear pathway into a permanent Design & Technical role. You’ll be based in Exeter and rotate through the following teams: Technical → Development → Commercial → Construction → Regional Finance → Technical The programme starts and finishes within the Technical function, with a strong opportunity to transition into a permanent technical role at completion. Due to high interest, applications may close early. Key Criteria (What We’re Looking For) Essential • Degree (or expected degree) 2:2 or above in a relevant subject such as:, • Architecture, • Architectural Technology, • Civil / Structural Engineering, • Construction / Built Environment, • Design or related technical disciplines, • Full UK driving licence (or working towards one), • Willingness to travel locally as part of the role, • Strong interest in construction, design and technical delivery, • Placement year, internship or site experience (not essential), • Strong communication and collaboration skills, • Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn, • Organised, proactive and comfortable working across teams What You’ll Be Doing • Complete structured rotations across technical, commercial and construction teams, • Learn how design, planning, engineering and delivery connect in real projects, • Support live developments and contribute to key business initiatives, • Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams, • Actively seek learning opportunities, ask questions and take ownership of your development, • Contribute ideas to improve processes, quality and delivery, • Engage with a graduate peer network through masterclasses, events and development sessions, • Represent the business at careers events and early-talent initiatives, • Support and mentor future graduates joining the programme, • Work in line with company values focused on Integrity, Quality and Care What’s In It For You • Competitive graduate salary + annual bonus, • Company car or car allowance, • Up to 34 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service, • Private medical insurance (optional employee cover), • Enhanced family leave policies, • Pension via salary sacrifice, • Life assurance (4x salary), • Share save and incentive schemes, • Two paid volunteering days per year, • Access to professional qualifications and further study, • Strong long-term career progression in Design & Technical Why This Programme? This is a proper graduate scheme — not box-ticking. You’ll see the full lifecycle of a development, understand how technical decisions impact cost and buildability, and leave the programme with real responsibility, confidence and direction

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Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Engineering) £25,000 rising to £30,000 upon promotion + Excellent Commission (£45-£50k OTE) + Clear Pathway to Management + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + benefits Exeter Are you a recent graduate with a great attitude looking to develop your career and make your mark professionally? On offer is an opportunity with one of the fastest growing recruitment businesses in the Southwest, with offices in Bristol, Exeter and now London we have grown from 8 to 50 people in under 3 years. We have an excellent training and development structure allowing you to become the best version of your professional self. The environment is fun, engaging and encourages people to perform at their best, this is an opportunity to shape your career with a specialist technical and engineering consultancy covering the whole of the UK and farther afield Responsibilities: Business Development of new clients educating them on our recruitment service Writing compelling job adverts Interview and shortlisting candidates Strategic sales and business development Learning our process in classroom and live environments Great listening skills Great attitude to develop professional skills The Person: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Ambitious and resilient The Benefits Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Management and Director level 25 days holiday Salary rising to £30,000 upon promotion Excellent commission structure If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. BBBH13982C Keywords: Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Exeter, Devon, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Trainee Sales / Recruitment Consultant (Engineering) £28,000 rising to £32,000 on promotion + • Excellent Uncapped Commission structure up to 40% (OTE £50k ++) + Clear Pathway to Management + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + benefits Exeter City Centre Are you interested in a recruitment or sales role where you will be rewarded directly for the effort and passion you put into your work? Do you have energy, drive and ambition and want to develop your career with outstanding training? On offer is an opportunity with one of the fastest growing recruitment businesses in the Southwest, with offices in Bristol, Exeter and now London we have grown from 8 to 50 people in under 3 years. We have an excellent training and development structure allowing you to become the best version of your professional self. The environment is fun, engaging and encourages people to perform at their best, this is an opportunity to shape your career with a specialist technical and engineering consultancy covering the whole of the UK and farther afield WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business we need great people Industry leading commission- we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want Rapid progression to Management and Director level - to grow we need people who want to progress and have big careers WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Results focused and looking for a 360 role to progress into management WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Management and Director level Exceptional resources and tools to be effective in your role A place to become the best version of yourself If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. BBBH13847C Keywords: Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Exeter, Devon, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Engineering/Technical) £28,000 rising to £32,000 on promotion + • Excellent Uncapped Commission structure up to 40% (OTE £50k ++) + Clear Pathway to Management + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + benefits Exeter City Centre Are you looking to start your career in Recruitment or Sales and want to work for a company that offers exceptional support, training and career development? Would you like the opportunity to control your earnings and be rewarded for your hard work and effort? Are you enthusiastic, resilient and ambitious? On offer is an opportunity with one of the fastest growing recruitment businesses in the Southwest, with offices in Bristol, Exeter, and now London we have grown from 8 to 50 people in under 3 years. We have an excellent training and development structure, allowing you to become the best version of your professional self. The environment is fun, engaging and encourages people to perform at their best, this is an opportunity to shape your career with a specialist technical and engineering consultancy covering the whole of the UK and farther afield WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Employees come first - to build a business, we need great people Industry-leading commission- we want our employees to benefit and change your life No restrictions on where to do business - complete autonomy and flexibility to work the roles you want, where you want Rapid progression to Management and Director level - to grow, we need people who want to progress and have big careers WHO WE WANT: Motivated, driven with big aspirations Results-focused and looking for a 360 role to progress into management WHAT WE OFFER: Personal development, training and leadership training Unrivalled progression to Management and Director level Exceptional resources and tools to be effective in your role A place to become the best version of yourself If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. BBBH13847F Keywords: Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Exeter, Devon, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Excellent training & progression £28,000 rising to £32,000 + Commission (£50k OTE year 1) + 25 Days Holiday + Rapid Progression Exeter City Centre Are you a recent Graduate looking to launch your career in the exciting and fast-moving world of recruitment? The Exeter team represents the fastest-growing, highest-performing team in Ernest Gordon's business, with an excellent track record of developing people new to the industry, rapidly promoting them, and increasing their earnings. We are growing! Ernest Gordon Recruitment specialise in Engineering, Technology, IT and Finance across the UK and internationally. We are at the beginning of our journey, having only been established for 7 years, and are excited about what the next 5 years look like. We have 3 sites and 50 staff - but this is just the beginning. We are looking for the next generation of Directors and Managers in the business. We want to work with ambitious, driven individuals who want to have a big career and ultimately see themselves in a senior role. Ernest Gordon is different. We are not your average recruitment company. We pride ourselves in standing out from the crowd, no shiny suits, Rolex watches or big egos here. At Ernest Gordon, you leave your ego at the door - we have a culture of development, progression, and always improving. In order to build a business, you need dynamic staff who are always wanting to do and be better. What does a career with us look like? Sales. It's all about business development, winning clients and working harder, faster and longer than the competition. The only raw ingredients you need to do exceptionally well here is hard work - the rest we can help you with. We are proud of the support, training and development we offer and rapid progression. Ultimately, with success comes the financial rewards, so you can build a better life. We are a team. No individual is bigger than the whole team. We look out for each other here and want to foster a healthy, competitive environment where we all progress. We are on an exciting journey, and the future is a bright one. The people who get us there will be rewarded the best. That's the deal. If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

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As a Business Development Trainee, you’ll rotate through the core revenue activities of EdgeComply: lead qualification, discovery, deal structuring, and client onboarding. This role is built for recent graduates who want a serious commercial apprenticeship. Build a strong understanding of manufact

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A leading healthcare distribution company is looking for ambitious graduates to join their team in Greater London. The company promotes a welcoming culture with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Commercial Associate – Business Development & Marketing (Graduate level). Support business development outreach and lead tracking across jurisdictions. Business Development, Project Management, and Marketing; Financial Services and Professional Services.

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As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities.

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities.

A long-established electro-mechanical manufacturing business based in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of new products from initial concept through to full series production.

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