Concept | Careers

As a member of Old House Holdings Group Concept Development Solutions is committed to becoming the first choice contractor in the Midlands. Our area of expertise is bigger than ever before and we are committed to recruiting and retaining talented individuals to assist in delivering sustainable business growth and add value to our fast growing, high profile business.

We can offer diverse and exciting career opportunities and our performance management system allows our employees to make the best use of their skills, knowledge and qualifications. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to our success and embrace innovation and change.

We provide competitive rewards and benefits of employment, a safe, non-discriminatory work environment, equality of opportunity and above all treat our employees and those with whom we come into contact with dignity and respect.

Please contact us and we will happily discuss how Concept Development Solutions and the Old House Group can help maximise your potential.

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Training & Development

As a member of the Old House Holdings Group, Concept development Solutions is committed to training and developing its people and this is undertaken in a number of different ways. Following our Annual Performance Management Programme, a training plan is produced which identifies training needs. Each employee has their own Personal Development Plan.

Induction – every employee receives a local induction on their first day of employment, which covers general housekeeping rules and well as safety and welfare. Within their first six weeks with the company they are invited to a half-day Induction Seminar, which will cover the structure of the group, mission, vision and values, terms and conditions of employment, health and safety, quality management and training and development.

Management Development Programme – this Programme is available to all employees who can opt to undergo the full programme which covers leadership, dealing with difficult situations, advanced communications and presentation skills, exceptional customer service, making the most of time and resources and performance management or select the training courses which suit their individual development needs.

Training Courses – regular training sessions are held on team-building, IT Skills and health and safety as well as ‘Away Days’ where employees are actively involved in the strategy planning and direction of the company by providing solutions not problems.

Professional Development – we encourage our employees to work towards membership of professional bodies and reimburse annual subscription fees to recognised professional bodies. We also encourage attendance at training sessions which will provide CPD credits.

Graduates, Management Trainees & Apprentices

As a member of the Old House Holdings Group, Concept Development Solutions actively encourages young people to join its businesses and offers a variety of training programmes to support this.

Graduates – we recruit graduates primarily within Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering. All Graduates will follow a structured training programme and will be assigned a mentor who will support, review and give feedback on progress and performance. Particular emphasis is placed on Graduates achieving professional qualifications within their chosen field, ie, CIOB, ICE, etc. Graduate intake is dependent on the needs of the business.

Management Trainees – this is particularly targeted at sixth form/college leavers who have achieved 2 ‘A’ levels or equivalent qualifications. Management Trainees following a structured training programme whilst gaining experience within a variety of disciplines, ie, Estimating, Planning, Surveying, Site, Design. At the same time, Management Trainees will continue their studies on a day-release basis to achieve a Higher National Certificate in Building or undertake a part-time degree course in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying. Trainee positions are also available within a single discipline, ie, Estimating, Site Management or Quantity Surveying. They will also follow a training programme and continue their studies on a day-release basis.

Apprentices – each year we take a number of secondary school leavers – aged 16 to undertake an Apprenticeship. Currently apprenticeships are available within General Construction and Bricklaying. We work closely with the CITB and National Construction College to ensure that as well as gaining valuable site experience, each apprentice is working towards an NVQ within their chosen discipline. As with all trainee positions, each apprentice will have a training programme and will be assessed every 3 months by a Contracts Manager (their mentor) and also the CITB.

For further information on any of these positions please contact the Group Personnel Manager, Dee Askey, on 01675 432100.