Graduates
Start your career with us
At MV Kelly, we believe the best way to start your career is by getting involved from day one. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced people and play a part in delivering some of the UK’s major residential developments.
Whether your career starts on site or in one of our offices, we’ll give you the training, experience and opportunities to develop, take on more responsibility and build a long-term career with us.
Kick-Start Your Career
Our graduate programmes give you the perfect start. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects and receive mentoring to help you grow with confidence.
Learn, Grow and Succeed
We’re committed to your development. You’ll have access to tailored training, ongoing support and opportunities to expand your knowledge at every stage.
2027 Opportunities
APPLICATIONS
NOW OPEN
We’d love to hear from you.
Have a question? Our Recruitment Team is here to help all year round. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to support you: mvkrecruitment@mvkelly.co.uk
Our opportunities
Find the path that’s right for you.
Commercial
As part of MV Kelly’s Commercial team, you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of residential groundworks Quantity Surveying, from cost planning and valuations to managing subcontracts and controlling budgets. You’ll work on major projects while receiving structured training and mentoring to help you progress quickly. This is your chance to develop the skills, confidence, and experience to grow into a senior role in one of the UK’s leading groundworks businesses.
This is more than just a job—it’s the opportunity to launch a long-term career in construction with a company that’s invested in your success.
- All Regions
Construction
At MV Kelly, our Construction Graduates play a vital role in supporting the delivery of projects from the ground up. Working alongside experienced Contracts Managers, Construction Directors, and Foremen, you’ll gain hands-on experience while developing the leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills to grow into a future Contracts Manager.
This is more than just a graduate job—it’s the opportunity to join a business that’s invested in your growth and to launch a long-term career in construction management.
- All Regions
Health & Safety
Safety is more than a priority at MV Kelly — it’s the foundation of everything we do. Safety is at the pinnacle of our operation and should never be compromised.
A career in H&S is rewarding, hands-on, and vital to the success of our business. From learning how to carry out inspections and risk assessments, to working directly with our site teams to promote safe working practices, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our people and sites safe. With full training, mentorship, and the chance to progress quickly, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to build a lasting career in Health & Safety — making a real difference every day.
- All Regions
Procurement
Our procurement team is the driving force behind our projects, making sure every site has the right materials, plant, and equipment—delivered on time and within budget.
A career in procurement is exciting, fast-paced, and full of opportunity. Whether you’re passionate about building client relationships, logistics, or problem-solving, you’ll gain hands-on experience, guided training, and the chance to progress quickly. At MV Kelly, we’re committed to developing our people into experts who make a real impact.
- Head Office, Solihull
Engineering
Our Engineers play a vital role in every project we deliver. They are the problem-solvers, planners, and innovators who ensure our sites run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. From setting out and drawing control, to liaising with clients and ensuring precision on-site.
A career in Engineering at MV Kelly is an exciting opportunity to work on major residential developments across the UK, gain hands-on experience, and develop into a highly skilled Engineering professional. As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors, given tailored training, and fast-tracked to success in a business where our people are our greatest strength.
- All Regions
IT
Our IT team keeps MV Kelly connected, secure, and moving forward. From supporting colleagues on site and in the office to maintaining the systems that drive our business, they make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
A career in IT at MV Kelly is dynamic and full of opportunity, with hands-on experience, guided training, and the chance to build your expertise in a fast-evolving field.
- Head Office, Solihull
Finance
Our Finance team ensure the smooth running of our business, keeping us efficient, compliant, and future-focused.
A career in Finance is exciting, fast-paced, and full of opportunity. Whether you’re passionate about data, accuracy or financial planning, you’ll gain hands-on experience, guided training, and the chance to progress quickly. We’re committed to developing our people into experts who make a real impact.
- Head Office, Solihull
More Career Opportunities
At MV Kelly, we’re always looking for hardworking, enthusiastic people who want to build a career with us.
There are opportunities to join teams right across our business, from Customer Care to Learning & Development to Payroll. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from the people around you and develop skills that can take your career in many different directions.
You don’t need to know exactly where you want your career to go from day one. What matters to us is your attitude, your willingness to learn and your drive to do a great job. We’ll give you the experience, development and opportunities to grow and build a long-term career at MV Kelly.
- Various Offices
Hear from one of our Graduates
Watch Micheal’s story, from Graduate to Senior Quantity Surveyor in just 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
- "What if I can't see the Graduate role I'm looking for?
- $We would still love to hear from you so please send an enquiry through to our recruitment team at mvkrecruitment@mvkelly.co.uk
- "What qualifications do I need for a Graduate role?
- $All we ask is for a relevant degree at 2:2 or above and that you showcase a passion for working within our industry. It’s also important that you believe in our values and behaviours as much as we do – they help us be our best!
- "What can I expect from the recruitment process?
- $Our process includes an online application, followed by an initial telephone interview. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a recruitment day at one of our regional offices where you will interview with key members of the business. We’ll keep you informed at every stage.
- "Do I need prior experience to apply for a Graduate role?
- $Any relevant placements completed at university are desirable, but no previous experience is required as long as you meet the qualification requirements. We look for motivated graduates with a desire to learn and progress above all else.
- "Will I have opportunity to progress?
- $Our Graduate Programme offers fast-tracked career progression. We focus on developing talent from within and providing clear pathways for progression. Further details on the specific career progression routes will be outlined during the recruitment process as they are role specific.
- "If I have questions, who can I contact?
- $If you need more information, our recruitment team will be happy to help. You can send us an enquiry via the 'Contact Us' page on the website and a member of the team will be in touch.