Graduate

Kier Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is offering a permanent, full-time 3-year graduate programme in construction. Starting salary is £31,000 per annum, with a salary potential of circa £38k on completion, and locations in Birmingham or Stansted. Starting date is September 2027.

This alternative route is designed for graduates from non-construction degree backgrounds, with a supportive mentorship and progression into an assistant level role on completion.

Qualifications

• Alternative route into the construction industry for graduates from non-construction backgrounds.
• Year 1 rotates through Pre-Construction, Design, Commercial and Operations to build foundational knowledge.
• Dedicated mentor support to connect experiences and develop knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure across rotations and learn how Kier Construction projects come together.
• Balance role duties with study toward a relevant qualification in your chosen pathway.
• Develop professional skills, expand networks and prepare for the pathway you pursue.

Job description

Ever considered a career in construction?

This could be the opportunity that you have been waiting for!

At Kier Construction, we are creating an alternative route into the industry for graduates from non-construction degree backgrounds.

Bring your fresh thinking, enthusiasm and transferable skills, and we'll give you the support, development and real project experience to turn your potential into a rewarding career, helping to shape the places where we live, work and learn.

Locations: Birmingham or Stansted

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 3-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2027

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

Year 1 – Build Your Foundations

Your first year is all about learning, exploring and finding the right path for you. You'll rotate through Pre-Construction, Design, Commercial and Operations, gaining hands-on exposure, and a broader understanding of how Kier Construction works, giving you valuable insights into how our projects come together.

You will be supported throughout by a dedicated mentor, helping you connect your experiences, develop your knowledge and prepare for the pathway you choose to pursue.

Year 2 & 3 – Build Your Technical Knowledge

As you progress in your chosen pathway, you'll combine your full-time role with additional study towards a relevant qualification to become a qualified professional in your chosen field. It will require commitment to learning alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll be supported as you continue building your skills, experience and professional confidence.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience across various fields.


• 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.


• Qualification: Gain a relevant recognised qualification in your chosen pathway

Who we are looking for!

This is an alternative route into the industry for graduates from non-construction degree backgrounds only.

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November/ December 2026: Application reviews

January/ February 2027: Virtual and in-person assessment centres