Graduate Project Manager - Construction Path to Chartership

Kier Group plc.; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical experience

Skill development

Networking

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is hiring a Graduate Project Manager for the Kier Places team across the Southampton region. This 2-year permanent, full-time programme starts September 2027 with a salary of £31,000 plus car allowance on some contracts and a potential to about £38k on completion.

You will support the project delivery team, assist with planning, reporting, and records, and build relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers while working toward professional chartered status.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree, or expected degree, in Construction Project Management, Construction Management or a related built-environment discipline
• Interest in developing a career in project management and progressing towards recognised professional membership or chartership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and methodical approach, with the ability to manage priorities and maintain accurate records
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel to project locations where required

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination and administration of projects
• Maintain accurate project records, trackers, meeting notes and document control information
• Assist with planning, monitoring and reporting project progress against agreed programmes and milestones
• Attend project meetings, recording actions and following up allocated items
• Build positive working relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal teams

Skills

Communication skills

Organised and methodical

Willing to travel

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management

Job description

Kier Group plc. is hiring a Graduate Project Manager for the Kier Places team across the Southampton region. This 2-year permanent, full-time programme starts September 2027 with a salary of £31,000 plus car allowance on some contracts and a potential to about £38k on completion.

You will support the project delivery team, assist with planning, reporting, and records, and build relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers while working toward professional chartered status.