Construction Management Degree Apprentice

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company based in Sheffield is offering a Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship. You'll gain practical experience while studying for a Level 6 qualification and enjoy benefits like 26 days of annual leave and 24/7 wellbeing support. The role includes managing on-site health and safety and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal for those with GCSEs and A-Levels, it promises a career in a dynamic industry with a salary starting at £22,000 and potential earnings of over £35,000 upon completion.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Full tuition and accommodation fees for the degree

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site health, safety, and quality.
• Report on project progress and liaise with councils, utilities, and sub-contractors.
• Attend university lectures during block weeks.

Skills

Health and safety management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English

2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Job description

We're looking for a Construction Management Degree Apprentice to join our Construction team based in Sheffield. You will be working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Construction Management. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME. We operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day‑to‑day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 40hrs per week

Salary: £22,000 - with salary earning potential of £35k+ upon completion of the course!

Start date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does a degree apprenticeship work?

As a Construction Management Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc Construction Site Management with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition, and accommodation fees covered by us.

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Assisting in the responsibility of a project section or work package where you'll manage the on‑site health, safety, and quality.
• Working alongside the wider construction teams and report on the progress of any projects, whilst also liaising with third parties such as councils, utilities, and sub‑contractors.
• Attending university during pre‑determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands‑on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

To enrol onto your degree, you will need:

• 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English
• 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T‑Level, BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma)
• Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered

If you already hold a degree (or equivalent) related to this programme, then you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship due to funding regulations.

To apply as a mature student, you will need at least 5 years' experience in a related career.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Recruitment timeline for degree apprenticeship roles at Kier

• February / March 2026: Initial applications
• March / April 2026: Application reviews
• April 2026 onwards: Interviews