Construction Intern: Site Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison

United Utilities; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

United Utilities is offering a one-year Construction Co-ordinator intern position in Cumbria, based in Carlisle or Kendal. The role provides hands-on site experience with exposure to planning, safety, cost, and contractor management within our Construction Services team.

You will support relationships across the business, learn NEC4 practices, and gain practical skills for construction delivery in a live operational environment.

Qualifications

• Must be studying Engineering, Construction, Surveying or Architecture and expect a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Penultimate year of university required.
• Full UK driving licence (upon application) and vehicle access for business use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects follow our key principles.
• Manage relationships with contractors.
• Act as main point of contact for construction issues.
• Coordinate work between teams to keep projects on track.
• Support senior managers on complex projects.
• Conduct regular safety and compliance checks on sites.
• Learn and apply the NEC4 Supervisor role.
• Carry out on-site inspections for quality and compliance.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Driver’s licence

Education

2:1 degree in Engineering/Construction/Surveying/Architecture

Penultimate year of university

Job description

United Utilities is offering a one-year Construction Co-ordinator intern position in Cumbria, based in Carlisle or Kendal. The role provides hands-on site experience with exposure to planning, safety, cost, and contractor management within our Construction Services team.

You will support relationships across the business, learn NEC4 practices, and gain practical skills for construction delivery in a live operational environment.