Apprenticeship Programme
Kickstart your career with our Banks Homes apprenticeship programme, and take your first step into an exciting future. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to creating sustainable communities and making a positive impact on the environment whilst supporting our growing property development and housebuilding businesses.
It is an exciting time to join Banks Homes, part of the respected Banks Group. We are a successful family-owned business celebrating 50 years in 2026, bringing a strong legacy of innovation and excellence in industry. We are a passionate team, working across the North East and Yorkshire, dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed homes that put people, places and communities at the heart of everything we do.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting:
- Growth and Impact: Join a company which is helping to address the UK housing shortage. Your work will directly contribute to developing high-quality and sustainable homes that benefit communities across the UK.
- Unique Culture: We operate under the ethos of ‘Development with Care.’ This means prioritising the well-being of our people and the environment in all our projects. Our core values include caring for people and the environment, listening to understand, finding solutions together, supporting each other, developing best practices, and honouring commitments.
- Clear Development Path: Starting as an apprentice Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a relevant qualification or degree through an apprenticeship to further develop your skills and knowledge. We are partnering with local Universities and Colleges, and throughout your apprenticeship programme, you will engage in on-the-job training, coursework and assessments, to support your development to attain a qualification or degree while gaining invaluable work experience.
- Earn While You Learn: Our apprenticeship programme enables you to progress your career by working on real site or projects alongside industry leading teams, while earning a salary and completing a qualification or degree.
OUR OPPORTUNITIES+
Commercial Trainee
Applications are now open to apply for our Commercial Trainee position. You will be based at our Head Office in Durham, supporting the commercial team with the effective management of costs for our new Banks Homes sites, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations. You will be involved in the full life cycle of the development from assisting with the tender process and analysis through to site close out. Another key element of the role will be to support with management of closed site budgets, whilst developing a strong understanding of the housebuilding process and commercial best practices.
In addition, you will also support the Senior Buyer to effectively manage the delivery of materials and plant on a site-by-site basis.
You will complete a 4 year apprenticeship programme with Northumbria University to gain a Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, attending University 1-3 days per semester. This will support your development to set you on the path to becoming an exceptional Quantity Surveyor.
Head over to Vacancies | Banks Group to learn more and apply.
Trainee Assistant Site Manager – applications will open soon so watch this space!
Trainee Sales Executive – applications will open soon so watch this space!
If you have any queries about our apprenticeship roles, just drop us a message at apprenticerecruitment@banksgroup.co.uk
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT+
Your dedicated manager will guide you through the day-to-day challenges, providing you with the right technical knowledge. There will also be regular reviews with our Learning & Development Manager and a mentor to ensure that you reach your potential. Additionally, the University will provide on-going support throughout your time on the apprenticeship programme. The course is fully funded saving you money compared to a traditional full-time qualification / degree.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS+
There is a two stage sequential selection process which consists of:
- INITIAL APPLICATION:
To apply please send your CV along with a covering letter to apprenticerecruitment@banksgroup.co.uk
In your covering letter, tell us which role you are applying for, a little about yourself by answering the points below and also include your current salary or your salary expectation. Please ensure this is written in your own words, without the use of AI tools e.g Chat GBT, Copilot etc. This is your chance to really stand out.
- Why do you want to join our Apprenticeship Programme?
- What do you hope to bring to the role?
- What are your main interests?
- What personal achievement are you most proud of, and why?
✨ Please note: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
- INTERVIEW:
If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to a face-to-face interview which will take place week commencing 8 June 2026 at a venue local to our head office in Durham, North East. We will assess your suitability for the role, and take part in activities that will test your skills and allow us to get to know you. It is also a real opportunity to meet with the team you could be working with and learn about the business!
Graduate development programme residential 2022
In 2022 our graduates took part in an overnight residential to help develop team working skills, trust and problem solving techniques. Take a look at the video opposite to find out more.