Graduate Project Manager

Kier Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join its team on a structured graduate development programme. This full-time, two-year position provides practical experience in construction project management, supporting all stages of project delivery. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with a relevant degree, eager to progress within the industry. This role offers a starting salary of £30,000 with future salary potential of approximately £38,000.

Benefits

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking opportunities

Career insights

Qualifications

• Recent graduates expected to have graduated in 2026 or within the past three years.
• Eager to launch a career in construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the London team in the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Involved in all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Cover all aspects of construction project management.

Skills

Desire to progress through a recognised Professional Chartership

Microsoft Office suite competence

Full UK driver license

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join our Construction team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on a structured graduate development programme designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

Location: London – with flexibility to travel across the region

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum

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

Starting date: September 2026

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

Responsibilities

• As a Graduate Project Manager, you will support the London team in the delivery of our construction and refurbishment projects. The role will support with 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.
• As Graduate Project Manager, you will cover all aspects of the management of construction projects. Your training plan will include dedicated time working with the key functions of our team including - Business Development, Pre-Construction, Estimating, Planning, Design Management, Operations, Health, Safety and Commercial.
• This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction project management.

Day-to-day duties

• 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

Benefits

• 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 we are 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.

Candidate profile

• The role of Graduate Project Manager is great for you if:
  • Desire to progress through a recognised Professional Chartership
  • Microsoft Office suite competence
  • Hold a full UK driver license

Rewards and benefits

We offer a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. See further information about benefits on our site.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work. Our employees shape Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have helped shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application. While we don’t actively prohibit the use of AI, we would like to hear about you in your own words—applications that appear heavily AI-generated may be rejected.

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Recruitment timeline

• October 2025: Initial applications
• November 2025: Application reviews
• January 2026 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres