Pre-Contracts Graduate (Graduate Scheme)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We provide tenants and office occupiers with a complete package for whatever their relocation or refurbishment needs may be. We have received global recognition for our work with clients in some of our industry's most prestigious awards within the UK and internationally.
We are a business of high integrity and mutual respect. We don't believe in hierarchy; instead, we aim to empower you to do your best work. In an industry that often puts profit ahead of everything, our priorities are different: happy clients and pride in our work.
Many of the extraordinary people who work here have been colleagues for ten years or more; our staff turnover rate is easily the lowest in the sector.
Whatever your discipline - design, project management, engineering, commercial management, sales - if you think your talent is wasted where you are, come and join a business that will value you.
You should be able to start in June 2023.
How is the programme structured?
Joining Modus on the Pre-Contracts team, you will ensure that each aspect of our extraordinary projects is possible: that’s what you’ll do on this programme.
You will be involved in all stages of our work. Through a combination of on-the-job experience and continual development, we offer a unique learning ground for graduates to help us bring our projects to life.
You will help to develop plans for key valuation activities, preparing costing and valuation proposals, reviewing technical specifications, and responding to tenders and quotations. All the time making sure that we comply with industry regulations and statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Here with Modus, you will learn how to deliver effective and timely solutions – from initial project definition and brief, to design cost appraisal, procurement, construction and building use. You will work with clients and construction professionals as part of multi-disciplinary teams, all of which will set you up for a great career ahead.
What will be the main duties & responsibilities?
You will be working very closely with a Pre-Construction Manage. You will:
- Attend site visits with Pre-Construction Manager and First Appointments to take notes and brief on new projects; learn how to survey a site with measurements etc via a site survey checklist
- Create bid lists for projects for the supply chain we will enquire prices from
- Create tender to be issued to supply chain
- Assist in creating scope of works and collating costs for works
- Assist in carrying out take offs for measurements
- Assist in putting together programmes in Microsoft Projects
- Attend Presentations to shadow Pre-Construction and start to progress having a contribution to the Pitch
- Coordinate with Design team to ensure design has been captured in scope of work
- Coordinate with Graphics assisting the Pre-Construction on the final product
You will bring to the table…
- Undergraduate Degree (2:1 or above)
- Your tech savvy skills with the ability to learn new systems
- Your approachable, friendly, and positive demeanour
- Your ability to be resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach to work
- A learning-focused skillset
- Your team-player skills & ability to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people
- Your excitement, passion, professionalism & eagerness to move up the ranks quickly
We will bring to the table…
- Industry leading salary, bonus + pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Death in Service
- Company social events throughout the calendar year
- Annual company summer trip
- Structured graduate Development & Training
…. and many other company benefits & perks!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you able to attend an on-site assessment day at our London HQ (10 Gordon House Rd, Greencoat Pl, London SW1P 1PH) on Wednesday 19th April? (Please respond with "Yes" or "No")
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pre-Contracts Graduate (Graduate Scheme) roles across Workplace Futures Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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