Summer Placement - Design Manager 2027

Kier Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Essex is offering a Summer Placement Construction Design Manager role for an 8‑week period starting September 2027, based in the Essex region. The role is 40 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,976.

You will assist the design team in coordinating and managing construction projects from inception to completion, gaining hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a potential path into construction design management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Architectural Technology, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrates motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Holds a Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• As a Summer Placement Construction Design Manager, you will support the design team in delivering projects.
• Assist in coordinating and managing the design process from inception to completion.
• Review drawings and designs to ensure timely and clear output, with technical oversight.

Education

Architectural Technology

Construction Project Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Summer Placement Construction Design Manager to join our team based in the Essex region

Location: Essex
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,976 pro rata
Start: September 2027

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

This is an excitingopportunity for a student seeking an 8-week summer placement to gain valuable hands‑on experience, develop practical skills, and explore a potential future career inConstruction Design Management.
You will assist in coordinating and managing the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate eager to start a career in construction design management, offering hands‑on experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll ensure drawings and designs are produced on time and are easy to decipher, whilst overseeing the design process using technical expertise.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Summer Placement Construction Design Manager, you'll be working within the design team, supporting them in delivering construction projects successfully.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the coordination and management of the design process for construction projects
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure design specifications are met
• Reviewing and analysing project drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with standards
• Supporting the development of design solutions that align with project objectives, budget, and timeline
• Conducting site visits to understand project requirements and gather relevant data

What are we looking for?

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

• Working towards a degree inArchitectural Technology, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in design management and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally
• You have strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage time effectively whilst maintaining high standards
• You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback
• You hold a Full driving licence

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

Application Timeline

October 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027: Virtual assessment centre

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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

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