Following your application and shortlisting for interview, the interview processes will take place with online interviews and online or face-to-face assessment centres.
If you have any questions please contact us at: hdft.estatesgraduates@nhs.net
Why choose us?
The NHS Estates Engineering Graduate Scheme offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your career while helping shape the future of healthcare environments. This three-year, full-time program places you at the heart of NHS estates teams, where you’ll apply your engineering knowledge to support the vital infrastructure that keeps hospitals running safely and efficiently. From high-spec medical equipment to complex building services, you’ll work on real projects that impact patient care every day.
The programme offers you the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and lay the groundwork for a successful career within the NHS and Estates. As a graduate, your fresh perspective and enthusiasm to learn are highly valued. Through the graduate scheme, you'll gain both broad and specialised experience across multiple engineering disciplines, equipping you with a well-rounded and practical skillset to launch your career with confidence.
Some of the highlights you will experience on the scheme
Take a look at the graduate brochure for more details
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits have been carefully structured to give our trainees a great start to their NHS estates journey. As well as a competitive starting salary, trainees enjoy a range of other benefits, such as generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, opportunities for progression, membership of a competitive pension scheme and access to a wide range of discount codes.
What is the role of a graduate
How to apply
Our application process is designed to be clear, supportive, and fair. Here's what to expect:
Complete an online form and upload your documents. You'll be asked to provide:
Applications are reviewed once the shortlisting process begins. You'll be notified whether you're moving to the next stage.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview with two people from the graduate scheme team.
This is a structured conversation to assess your motivation, communication, and understanding of the programme.
Attend an in-person Assessment Centre. This typically includes:
Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the Procurement Graduate Training Scheme shortly after the assessment centre.
Your details will be passed to the HR team at your host NHS organisation to begin onboarding.
Welcome to the start of your NHS procurement career!
Contact: Megan Pipe
Email: hdft.estatesgraduates@nhs.net
