Key Takeaways
- £40,000 pro rata salary for a 23-month fixed-term contract.
- Graduate programme with rotations in real estate and construction departments.
- Requires a 2:2 or higher in a Real Estate, Construction, or Engineering degree.
- Nationwide programme with assessment centres on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026.
About the Role
Build the future with Lidl and lay the foundation for your career. Our Construction team is at the forefront of creating retail spaces where millions of customers shop every week. From the ground up, our real estate teams deliver sites that support Lidl’s growth, and you can be a part of it, making this the perfect launchpad for your ambitions!
Setting the stage for your future, the Lidl Construction Graduate programme allows you to rotate through our real estate and construction departments, learning how we identify, acquire and deliver the best retail sites, that define our customer’s shopping experience and drive the success of one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. You’ll be solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment, following a structured training programme that allows you to gain real world experience and exposure right from the start of your journey. From planning and project management to operational excellence, you’ll develop the skills needed to succeed in one of the UK’s most competitive industries, building your expertise from day one.
The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 30/11/2026 & 01/12/2026.
What you'll do
- Develop construction expertise and management capabilities
- Spend time in our Retail, Logistics and Real Estate teams, giving you great all-round knowledge
- Learn how a rapidly growing retail business operates from the ground up
- Take on real project responsibility and make a tangible difference to our business
- Work as part of a team, but be equally happy working independently on your sites
- Gain exposure to a national Real Estate team and learn the market inside-out
- Understand how a successful Real Estate team operates and what skills you need to thrive
What you'll need
- Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
- A degree in Real Estate, Construction and/or Engineering is essential
- Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required
- Able to commute within a reasonable commute to the Region / Property Office you have applied for
- To be a true people person with energy, passion, resilience and adaptability
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
- A passion for playing your part in a team and ability to work independently
- Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- A desire to learn and develop new skills while challenging yourself in your work
- Be assertive and confident
- Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1
- 1
- 2027
What you'll receive
- £40,000 pro rata salary
- 23 month Fixed Term Contract
- 30 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced professional development and mentoring
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
- An additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.