Graduate Construction Manager

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Branded PPE and workwear

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

Carrington West in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Construction Manager to join the project management team. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, coordination and delivery of earthworks and civil engineering activities under the guidance of experienced managers.

You will develop technical and management knowledge in a practical environment, learning how construction activities are safely planned, coordinated, monitored and delivered, with a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Project Management or related discipline.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and day-to-day administration.
• Learn how programmes, budgets and resources are managed during construction.
• Assist with monitoring progress, quality and health & safety requirements.
• Work alongside construction managers, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams.
• Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Review project information and assist with reporting and documentation.
• Develop practical knowledge of earthworks and civil engineering operations.
• Spend time on site to understand delivery of planned works.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management

Job description

Graduate Construction Manager - Manchester

£33,000 per annum, dependent on experience Manchester Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Are you a recent Construction Project Management graduate looking to turn your degree into hands-on experience? This is an opportunity to join an established civil engineering contractor, work alongside experienced construction professionals and build the practical skills needed to progress your career.

As a Graduate Construction Manager, you will be supported by experienced managers, engineers and quantity surveyors while gaining exposure to the planning, coordination and delivery of major earthworks and civil engineering activities.

Build your construction management career

My client is an established contractor with extensive experience delivering civil engineering, earthworks and infrastructure projects. They are looking for a Graduate Construction Manager to join their project management team in Manchester.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your technical and management knowledge in a practical environment, learning how construction activities are safely planned, coordinated, monitored and delivered.

What you will be doing

You will be working closely with experienced members of the project team, gradually taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

• Supporting project planning, coordination and day-to-day administration.
• Learning how programmes, budgets and resources are managed throughout construction.
• Supporting the monitoring of progress, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Working alongside construction managers, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams.
• Helping coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Reviewing project information and assisting with reporting and documentation.
• Developing practical knowledge of earthworks and civil engineering operations.
• Spending time on site to understand how planned works translate into construction delivery.

These responsibilities reflect the practical experience commonly associated with graduate construction management roles, including planning, progress monitoring, quality, safety and multidisciplinary coordination.

What you will need

• You should have a degree in Construction Project Management, Construction Management or a closely related discipline, together with good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• You will need an interest in civil engineering and construction delivery, a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues and a full UK driving licence due to the site-based nature of the position.

Salary and benefits

The Graduate Construction Manager position offers a salary of £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience, alongside a benefits package.

• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• branded PPE and workwear
• access to mentoring and professional development

Develop your career in Manchester

Based in Manchester, this is an excellent opportunity to gain practical construction management experience while being supported by professionals from across the civil engineering industry.

As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to build your understanding of programming, budgeting, health and safety, earthworks and wider project delivery, providing a strong foundation for progression within construction management.