At DG Jones, we are always looking for talented people to join our truly diverse and inclusive environment with the intent of unlocking the potential of our Candidates. People are at the heart of everything we do; they give purpose to our work, that’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
We always meet our Clients’ expectations and pioneer the future, where we consider the opportunities are unlimited. Whether Candidates are experienced professionals, looking for their next career move, or considering their first job as a graduate, apprentice, or intern, we offer them opportunities to develop a unique career expedition with us.
We operate around the globe, as an all-inclusive network of collaborative experts. At DG Jones, we thrive on intelligent, resourceful individuals and collaborators. We appreciate good people skills and a proactive attitude towards our profession. Consequently, we encourage all our staff to develop their abilities and talents by working in new locations and diverse cultures.
Every year, DG Jones takes on Students, Interns, and Graduates from various International Universities, ready to discover their true potential and talent combining their academic skills with new experiences gained on DG Jones projects. Here, everyone is respected, everyone collaborates, and everyone benefits from our success. We provide the resources and environment to help our staff convert their talent and knowledge into limitless career potential.
We support all our staff in line with their requirements, goals, and aspirations who will be well rewarded through experience gained, participation in interesting projects, and more importantly, an opportunity for our staff to develop a legacy in their field of expertise.
Over the last 60 years, despite our remarkable growth and worldwide expansion, we have consistently been innovative, dynamic, and solution-driven in our approach giving us the expertise and confidence to develop a robust reputation in the construction industry and proudly keep moving forward and taking every opportunity to employ exceptional and experienced professional staff.
We aim to provide students, Interns, and Graduates with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals on dynamic, state-of-the-art projects that have had profound impacts in the various regions of our work.
Internships are a great way to learn about the way we work. Each year, we welcome talented students onto our internship Programmes. We look for students who are ready to dive into the professional world; diverse individuals with keen minds and a desire to meet challenges. At DG Jones, Interns will be given the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the success of our portfolio of projects.
There are regular learning sessions with our leadership team, site visits to local projects, and a variety of social events. Most importantly, Students will be treated like future graduates, and who will be perfectly placed to join us upon completion of studies.
DG Jones recruits fresh graduates and encourages them to join our industry-leading assessment of professional competence (APC) programme, the successful completion of which leads to the designation of MRICS. Successful applicants will have an RICS-accredited degree, strong numeracy & computer abilities literacy skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good relations with professionals at all levels.
Our rigorous and challenging structured training programme provides for continuous and progressive training, typically over a two-year period. The programme is designed to ensure that our successful candidates are trained to the highest standard in the industry. We set high standards for our graduate trainees, expecting them to spend on average 12 hours a week on independent APC work outside office hours. In return, we offer mentorship from senior colleagues, regular training sessions with an external APC coach and in-house CPD sessions on a range of competencies. Candidates undergo quarterly assessments to ensure that they are progressing on the programme. After each assessment, trainees shall receive feedback on their performance and learning objectives in preparation for the next assessment. In addition to providing technical support, we also offer training in soft skills to boost self-confidence and prepare candidates for the RICS final assessment.
We set high standards for our graduate trainees, expecting them to spend on average 12 hours a week on independent APC work outside office hours. In return, we offer mentorship from senior colleagues, regular training sessions with an external APC coach and in-house CPD sessions on a range of competencies. Candidates undergo quarterly assessments to ensure that they are progressing on the programme. After each assessment, trainees shall receive feedback on their performance and learning objectives in preparation for the next assessment.
DG Jones is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the Company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line Managers and Employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented. Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice. Ensuring that all existing Employees, potential Employees, Colleagues, and Clients are treated with equal respect. Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization, and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disabilities.
Occasionally our internal Talent Acquisition team needs support on those difficult-to-fill roles. We fully recognize that the right recruitment agency can be a vital part of the process. Subsequently, we have created a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to help us when required. This means we cannot pay fees on speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies, not on our registered list. Currently, we're not looking to add any more agencies to our data. Therefore, please refrain from contacting any of our Managers or Recruiters with sales calls or candidate details.
We have a global onboarding and induction process to help Candidates become Employees. This includes an online onboarding portal which can be accessed before joining and completing our Welcome to DG Jones process. New Employees are also assigned a buddy and allocated a line manager who will be in contact prior to starting with us. It is of utmost importance to us that our line Managers understand the requirements and concerns of our new Employees so that full collaborative support can be provided to the employees. Prior to starting, a meeting may be arranged with New Employees to discuss any concerns or requirements.
Our services are based on our expertise, and therefore, our staff are considered our most valuable resource. In the highly competitive environment in which we work, the skills and commitment of our staff are absolutely essential and key to achieving our goals. Investing in our staff is at the heart of and critical to our business model, and we create a supportive and challenging working environment to help our Employees develop dynamic careers. It is essential that all staff are encouraged and allowed to grow to meet not only the Company’s goals but also their personal aspirations. DG Jones has a range of policies and training plans designed to nurture and develop our staff and their requirements. Using a combination of in-house training programs, mentoring, coaching, and external training, our staff can develop their skills at every stage of their career. Our training and development team is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in all aspects of training and development.
