Tilbury Douglas early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Tilbury Douglas's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Tilbury Douglas. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Development Programmegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
- Construction ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Year Out and Summer PlacementsplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
Graduate Development Programme
How Tilbury Douglas recruits
2026 intake (page says 2026 graduate applications have closed; not yet updated for 2027). 4 stages, from Tilbury Douglas's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Tilbury Douglas names them.
Stage 1: Online application
Application form
Online application through the careers site.
“Stage 1 – Online application”
Stage 2: Possible online interview
Other stage
An online interview may be used. Live or recorded format not stated.
“Stage 2 – Possible online interview”
Stage 3: Face-to-face interview
Final interview
Face-to-face interview.
“Stage 3 – Face-to-face interview”
Stage 4: Offer
Offer
Offer, followed by keeping in touch days before a September start.
“Stage 4 – Offer [...] Stage 5 – Keeping in touch days”
Year Out and Summer Placements
How Tilbury Douglas recruits
Undated evergreen page. 4 stages, from Tilbury Douglas's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Tilbury Douglas names them.
Stage 1: Online application
CV
Application form with questions plus CV upload.
“Once you have seen the vacancy you are interested in, you will be asked some questions as part of the application form. You will also be asked to upload your CV.”
Stage 2: Online assessment
Online tests
Two online assessments after shortlisting: Ipsative Personality (competencies and behaviours) and Connect (workplace values). Not for mobile. Provider not named.
“On being shortlisted, as part of our recruitment process, there are two online assessments – “Ipsative Personality” which looks at competencies & behaviours and “Connect” which lets us see what is important to you from the place you work in and with.”
Stage 3: Mini assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day mini assessment centre near the vacancy location: competency interview, group discussion, problem solving and decision-making tasks.
“The final stage will be a mini assessment centre which will be held at a local venue to where the vacancy is based. [...] Structured interview based on competency questions [...] Group discussion [...] Problem solving and decision-making tasks”
Stage 4: Next steps
Offer
Successful candidates receive an offer.
“If you are successful, you will receive an offer from us”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Development Programme
Tilbury Douglas says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for any early careers position, including the graduate scheme.
“For our Early Career opportunities at Tilbury Douglas, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently legally eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for any early careers position including the graduate scheme.”
Construction Apprenticeships
Multi-level construction apprenticeships from level 3 to level 6 in design, engineering, management and trades.
Year Out and Summer Placements
Tilbury Douglas can sponsor your final year of study but says plainly it has no licence to sponsor a visa.
“You must have the full and unrestricted right to work in the UK upon graduation as we do not have a licence for sponsorship.”
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Tilbury Douglas graduate scheme application process?
- Tilbury Douglas's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Stage 1: Online application, then Stage 2: Possible online interview, then Stage 3: Face-to-face interview, then Stage 4: Offer.
- Does Tilbury Douglas sponsor visas for graduates?
- Tilbury Douglas says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for any early careers position, including the graduate scheme.
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