Early Careers Talent Opportunities

We invite you to push your boundaries with our graduate programme, internships, apprenticeships, and work experience placements.

Graduate Programme

Canary Wharf Group

Canary Wharf Group’s Graduate Programme is an excellent opportunity to develop and utilise skills for the future. We invest in graduates through a structured development programme for those who aspire to fulfil their long-term career goals.

The two-year programme allows graduates to gain technical knowledge, develop core professional skills and achieve a recognised accreditation.

We offer pathways in the following areas:

 

Building Services Engineering

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Qualified Building Services Engineer.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will be part of the team dedicated to  one of Canary Wharf Group’s major projects – for example, Wood Wharf with the Building Services Project Management team.

You will be working towards the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Associate route to gain professional recognition. You will be given an opportunity to gain experience with the Building Services Design Management Team in order to meet your qualification requirements.

This scheme is ideal for anyone studying an accredited Bachelors’ degree in engineering or technology.

Civil Engineering

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Chartered Civil Engineer.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will be part of the team dedicated to one of Canary Wharf Group’s major projects – for example, Wood Wharf.

You will be working towards the Professional Review with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to gain professional recognition. A 6-month secondment is built into the programme to ensure you gain well rounded experience as a civil engineer.

This scheme is ideal for anyone studying an accredited MEng degree.

Construction Project Management

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Chartered Construction Professional.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will be part of the team dedicated to one of Canary Wharf Group’s major projects – for example, Wood Wharf.

You will be working towards your Professional Development Programme (PDP) with the professional body, the Chartered Institution of Building (CIOB). You will be given an opportunity to gain experience with the Quantity Surveying & Design Management team in order to meet your qualification requirements.

This scheme is for anyone studying a construction-related honours degree. We are also open to non-construction degree students however, please note it will take an additional year to achieve chartership.

Engineering Surveying

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Qualified Engineering Surveyor.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will be part of the team dedicated to one of Canary Wharf Group’s major projects – for example, Wood Wharf.

You will be working towards becoming a fully qualified civil engineering surveyor with the professional body, the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

Students should have either successfully completed a CICES accredited degree course or any construction or engineering related degree.

Quantity Surveying

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Chartered Surveyor.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will be part of the team dedicated to  one of Canary Wharf Group’s major projects – for example, Wood Wharf.

You will be working towards the assessment of professional competency (APC) with the professional body, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You will be given an opportunity to gain experience with the Project Managers in order to meet your qualification requirements.

This scheme is ideal for anyone studying an RICS accredited undergraduate or master’s course, particularly quantity surveying.

We are also open to applicants studying any degree subject with an interest in construction and development. Canary Wharf Group will sponsor a master’s in Quantity Surveying which you will complete part time alongside your work. This will add an additional 6 months to complete chartership.

Real Estate Surveying

This Graduate Pathway is designed for you to develop your potential to become a Chartered Surveyor.

Over the two-year graduate programme, you will complete four 6-month rotations in different departments, which may include Development, Retail, Offices, and Property Management. At the end of the programme, you will be eligible to join one of these teams permanently.

You will be working towards the assessment of professional competency (APC) with the professional body, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

This scheme is ideal for anyone studying an RICS accredited undergraduate or master’s course, particularly real estate.

We also are open to applicants studying any degree subject. Canary Wharf Group will sponsor a master’s in real estate which you will complete part time alongside work. This will add an additional 6 months to complete chartership.

Internship Programme

Our Internship Programme is an excellent opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience of the working environment and to learn more about the culture and business of Canary Wharf Group.

The 6-week programme involves working within one of our teams, alongside training and collaboration projects with your peers.

Our internship will take place Monday 3 July to Friday 11 August. All interns will join on the same day, attend an internship induction, and begin building bonds as a cohort. Canary Wharf Group is an accredited Living Wage Employer, you will be paid approx. £448 per week (before NI and tax).

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The internship programme is aimed at penultimate year, final year and masters’ students. We encourage applications from all degree subjects however, those with an * require closely related subject.

  • Accounts & Finance*
  • Construction – Civil Engineering*
  • Construction – Project Management*
  • Construction – Quantity Surveying
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (Communities)
  • Health & Safety
  • Legal*
  • Marketing
  • People & Development (Human Resources)
  • Real Estate (Development, Residential Leasing, Residential Management or Retail Leasing)
  • Security (Information /Cyber)*
  • Security (Resilience)

Upon completing the internship, you will be given the opportunity for a fast-track interview to secure a place on the Graduate Programme (where positions are available).

Competencies

Across all the stages of the application process, candidates will be assessed against a set of competencies, including personal drive and core company values. Experience is not required for our programmes as we will equip you with the skills you need to succeed.

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Application Process

The application process for the Internship Programme is as follows:

  • Online Application (April)
  • Video Project (May)
  • Final Interview (May/June)
Stage 1: Online Application

Applications are open Thursday 20 April to Sunday 7 May. We will be hosting pre-application webinars to provide guidance on our process as well as hints and tips on your submission. These will take place on Monday 24 April at 12noon and Wednesday 3 May at 3pm via Microsoft Teams. Please follow this link to register your attendance. Please note, attendance is not required to make an application. Candidates should only attend one session as content is repeated for each webinar.

Applications are made via our careers page on Workday; you will need to register for an account. Here you will be able to submit your CV and complete two application questions. A cover letter is optional.

Application questions are:

  • What interests you in a career at Canary Wharf Group, and department you are interested in joining?
  • How would you engage with the public to encourage increased usage of their local green spaces?

Applications can be drafted on word and copied into Workday. Answers should be no more than 500 words per question.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automatic reply with a RARE Recruitment Survey Link. We are proud to be using the Rare Contextual Recruitment System. This measures candidates’ achievements in light of their wider personal circumstances. We value candidates on their potential; therefore, we do not have educational grade requirements.

Stage 2: Video Project

This is a project you will be given a week to create a 5-minute-long video answering a brief we will provide. Videos can be as creative as you like! You could use animation or recordings; however, you feel it will best answer the questions. To put your mind to rest, we are more interested in the content of the video than you creating a visual masterpiece. If you do not have access to a smart phone or able to record a video, please let us know and we can make an adjustment.

Stage 3: Final Interview

The final assessment will be a deeper dive into your personal drive and competencies; this will be a face-to-face traditional style interview.

As an employer, Canary Wharf Group is committed to making reasonable adjustments to make sure applicants with disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions are supported during the recruitment process and during your employment.

Some examples of reasonable adjustments are:

  • Disabled car parking
  • Providing BSL Interpreters
  • Provide additional breaks/time allowances in interviews and assessments

To request any adjustment during the recruitment process, please email samantha.sommerville@canarywharf.com. Samantha will contact you to discuss your situation, how we can help and agree on reasonable adjustments together.

Apprenticeship Programme

Canary Wharf Group’s Apprenticeship Programme is a great alternative to access further education after GCSEs/A Levels.

The apprenticeship offering will be from Level 2 (Intermediate level) through to Level 6 (Degree Level). All apprentices will be completing a recognised qualification at a designated training provider, college, or university one-day a week. The remainder of the week will be working within departments contributing to team goals.

Any apprenticeship opportunities will be displayed on our careers page.

 

Work Experience Programme

Canary Wharf Group prides itself on providing opportunity to local residents through partnerships with local schools and charities operating within Tower Hamlets as a commitment to helping young people meet their potential.

Our Work Experience programme is aimed at those studying GCSEs and A-Levels (or equivalent) to gain a better understanding of the working environment at Canary Wharf Group. Our business is more than just property; our teams work across finance, legal, marketing, people, technology, arts and events, cyber security (IT) and much more!

Work experience usually lasts between 1-2 weeks. The scheme is aimed at students between the ages of 14 and 18 years. We encourage students to think about future employability, with mini projects designed to develop transferable skills throughout the programme.

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