Industrial Placement - Site Manager

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical experience

Skill development

Networking

Career insight

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Industrial Placement Construction Manager to join our team across London for a placement year. The role is based in the London region with 40 hours per week and a starting date in September 2027.

You will assist in planning, coordination and supervision of construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. This placement is designed for a degree student eager to begin a career in construction management and gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• Motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Team player with collaboration and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, costs, and quality control.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports and safety logs.
• Attend site meetings and help resolve issues.

Skills

Task prioritisation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Related degree in construction

Job description

We're looking for an Industrial Placement Construction Manager to join our team based across London.

Location: London Region
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,784
Starting date: September 2027

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a degree student seeking a placement year to gain valuable hands-on experience and begin building a successful career in Construction Management. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the required quality. This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction management. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills whilst working on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

What are the benefits for you?

• 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 will you be responsible for?

As an Industrial Placement Construction Manager, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitoring project progress, including schedules, costs, and quality control measures
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project execution
• Maintaining accurate site records, including progress reports, safety logs, and material deliveries
• Participating in site meetings and helping to resolve any issues or conflicts that arise

What are we looking for?

• Working towards a degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in construction management with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally
• Can prioritise multiple tasks and manage time effectively whilst maintaining high standards
• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Application Timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027: Virtual/ in person intevriews

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