Construction Graduate Programme

About the role

This is a National Programme with Year 1 based in a region stated below and Year 2 based in London. Scotland - Includes the whole of Scotland. North - Newton Aycliffe, Leeds, Runcorn & Doncaster Regions. Midlands & Wales - Peterborough, Wednesbury & Bridgend Regions. London - Battersea, Belvedere & Luton Regions. South - Bristol, Exeter, Southampton & Northfleet Regions.

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards while driving continuous improvement across our business.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Achieved or 2: