Graduate Construction Manager 2027 - Building

Galliford Try Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Holiday allowance

Volunteering days

Agile working

Save as You Earn

Pension scheme

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is offering a two-year Graduate Construction Manager programme in the UK, starting September 2027. You will gain hands-on leadership experience in construction projects, with exposure to health, safety and environmental practices and professional qualifications if pursued.

The role supports collaboration across Project Teams and HR, with travel to project sites as needed. The scheme includes a starting salary of £31,250, a company car, generous holiday allowance and private

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (or similar) prior to Sept 2027.

Responsibilities

• Create a knowingly safe working environment.
• Support functional management of teams during construction phase.
• Assist with planning, coordination and allocation of construction staff.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Team and HR to develop the portfolio's resource pool.
• Ensure Health and Safety remains the priority in all activities.
• Report HS&E issues to Health & Safety Manager.
• Implement Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our 'earn as you learn' opportunities.

What will you be doing?

As Graduate Construction Manager you will support with and learn to provide leadership for construction phase activities within the Project Teams promoting health, safety environmental and construction best practice.

You will:

• Create a knowingly safe working environment.
• Support with functional management of teams during the construction phase of the project.
• Assist with planning, coordination and allocation of construction staff ensuring the most efficient and effective use of the resources.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Team and HR teams to ensure that the construction resource pool is developed to satisfy the identified requirements of the portfolio of projects.
• Recognise that Health and Safety considerations are central to all tasks and contribute to ensuring safe working. environment for all. Ensure safety is the priority for all activities.
• Report any HS&E issues to the Health & Safety Manager.
• Implement the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £31,250
• Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

• We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering (or similar) prior to September 2027.
• A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

You will be:

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you're motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

Don't meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact [e-mail] if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on [e-mail]

Please note: the closing date for applications is 5th November, please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.