Industrial Placement – Site Manager 2027

Kier Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Cardiff is seeking an Industrial Placement Construction Manager to support the planning, coordination and supervision of construction projects. This placement is designed for a degree student seeking a placement year to gain hands-on experience and begin a career in construction management.

You'll work with the site team to deliver projects on time and to a high standard, monitor progress, costs and safety, and develop skills under experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Demonstrates motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.
• Monitor project progress, including schedules, costs and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure project execution.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, safety logs and material deliveries.
• Help implement project plans, schedules and budgets whilst ensuring all work is carried out to high standards.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or closely related discipline

Job description

We're looking for an Industrial Placement Construction Manager to join our team based inn the Cardiff region.

Location: Cardiff
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £27,976 pro rata
Starting date: September 2027

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

This is an excitingopportunity for a degree student seeking a placement year to gain valuable hands-on experience and begin building a successful career in Construction Management.
Youwill 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 alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience across all aspects of site management.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Industrial Placement Construction Manager, you'll be working within the site team, supporting them in delivering construction projects from start to finish.

Your day to daywill include:

• Supporting the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitoring project progress, including schedules, costs, and quality control measures
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project execution
• Maintaining accurate site records, including progress reports, safety logs, and material deliveries
• Helping implement project plans, schedules, and budgets whilst ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards

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 are we looking for?

This role of Industrial Placement Construction Manager is great for you if:

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

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

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.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early