Graduate Project Manager

Kier Group plc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK national contractor is looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join their Construction team in London. This role offers a 2-year permanent full-time programme leading to an assistant role, with a salary potential of circa £38k. Ideal for recent graduates in Construction Management, providing experience across the project lifecycle and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those graduating in 2026.
• Desire to progress through a recognised Professional Chartership.
• Hold a full UK driver license.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Gain hands-on experience throughout project lifecycle.
• Build professional relationships and expand your network.

Skills

Planning and monitoring Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Planning and monitoring of Quality Control

Microsoft Office suite competence

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will support the London team in the delivery of our construction and refurbishment projects. The role will support the operational delivery of our projects. To deliver upon success, you will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle from inception, through pre-construction and on-site construction to completion and the aftercare process. This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction project management.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Planning and monitoring Health, Safety and Wellbeing across the project
• Planning and monitoring of Quality Control
• Supporting with the development of the programme through to tracking and managing change
• 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

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Requirements and development

• Desire to progress through a recognised Professional Chartership
• Microsoft Office suite competence
• Hold a full UK driver license

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please refer to the employer guidance.

Benefits and location

We’re looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join our Construction team based in London. In this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and more.

About us

We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure—from hospitals and treatment centres to schools, leisure centres and prisons. Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and International businesses, and we operate across all regions: London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.

Pathway

Pathway: Permanent, full-time 2-year programme, leading to an assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k.