Graduate Area General Manager - South East Concrete

What You Bring

Operational Site Manager graduates develop operational and health‑and‑safety expertise aligned with the ‘Zero Harm’ goal and support continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity and compliance. Sales Management Trainees deliver top‑tier customer service, commercial performance and gain experience in sales reporting, competition compliance and client engagement. Technical Manager graduates build technical leadership across product development, quality control, finance and strategy while engaging in cross‑functional projects and strategic planning. The programme recruits across the Bristol, Midlands and Southeast regions, with regional mobility built into the experience to broaden skillsets and provide exposure to different sites. Location expectations are communicated transparently throughout the recruitment process. Applicants include graduates with a 2:1 in engineering, business, environmental sciences or other STEM subjects, internal candidates seeking advancement, and individuals holding master’s degrees or relevant work experience. The programme is tailored to each background. • 12‑month graduate programme with three pathways: Operational Site Manager, Sales Management Trainee, Technical Manager • Open to graduates with 2:1 in engineering, business, environmental sciences or STEM, as well as internal candidates and master’s holders • Company holds accreditations: Armed Forces Covenant Gold, Disability Confident, 5% Club Platinum, STEM Ambassador, MPQC Member

Requirements

• ▸2:1
• ▸engineering
• ▸stem
• ▸master's
• ▸operational
• ▸sales

Benefits

Heidelberg Materials UK is driving transformation in the construction industry through innovation, sustainability and digital advancement. The graduate programme offers the chance to shape a smarter, greener future while gaining real impact across the built environment. The Graduate Programme – Area General Manager offers a £30,937 – £33,045 salary and three fast‑track pathways: Operational Site Manager, Sales Management Trainee and Technical Manager. Over 12 months participants receive hands‑on experience, structured development and exposure to operations, commercial strategy and leadership, preparing them for future roles such as Territory Sales Manager or Area General Manager. Heidelberg provides a clear, structured career pathway from day one, with defined milestones, experienced mentors, dedicated managers and a supportive peer network to help graduates grow their skills and progress confidently. Graduates benefit from a structured development pathway, exposure to senior leaders and strategic projects, and a supportive environment focused on mentorship, wellbeing and growth, enabling them to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving industry. Heidelberg Materials UK prides itself on being an Employer of Choice, with accreditations such as Armed Forces Covenant Gold, Disability Confident and 5% Club Platinum. The competitive package includes salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, life assurance, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile/flexible working, holiday purchase and sabbatical options. Family‑friendly policies enhance support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care and menopause, while an inclusive culture offers paid volunteering days, employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, etc.), wellbeing programmes and continuous learning opportunities. • Fast‑track development into leadership roles such as Area General Manager • Structured career pathway with defined milestones, mentors and peer network • Mobility across Bristol, Midlands and Southeast regions with regional rotations • Benefits include competitive salary (£30,937‑£33,045), bonus, pension, life assurance, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working and sabbatical options • Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care and menopause support • Inclusive culture with employee communities, paid volunteering day and wellbeing programmes

Work Environment

Onsite