Construction Manager Year in Industry Placement - Derby - 2026 - Derby

Balfour Beatty; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering an Early Career development program for students enrolled in a Construction Management degree. As a Construction Management Year in Industry Placement, you will become a trainee site manager, gaining hands-on experience in managing construction sites, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety. This opportunity will help you build valuable professional skills and pave the way for exciting future opportunities.

Benefits

Tailored support

Great salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Construction Management degree programme.
• Ability to coordinate teams and ensure safety on site.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trainee site manager for construction projects.
• Manage construction sites and coordinate teams.
• Ensure the safety and efficiency of operations.

Skills

Project management

Site operations

Leadership skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

About the role

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We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK's largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK's biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a placement program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow placements, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, 'I helped build that' then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.

BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you\'ll be doing

As a Construction Management Year in Industry Placement, you\'ll be acting as a trainee site manager for construction projects. You\'ll gain experience in managing construction sites, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety. It\'s about understanding the complexities of construction management. You\'ll learn project management, site operations, and leadership skills.

Who we\'re looking for

Our Year in Industry placements are targeted at students enrolled in a Construction Management degree programme, and offers the chance to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements. This placement allows you to apply your learning in a practical environment and build valuable professional skills.

Offers for this position will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Security Check (SC).

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you\'ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You\'ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills.

Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you\'ll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job-it's a pathway to a promising future.