Summer Placement - Design Manager 2027

Kier Group; Essex; Vor Ort; GBP 159.000 - 173.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kier Group in Essex is offering a Summer Placement as a Construction Design Manager for 8 weeks, starting July 2027. The role is based in Essex with 40 hours per week, pro rata salary of £27,976.

You will assist the design team, coordinate design processes, review drawings, and support delivery of construction projects from inception to completion with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Working towards a degree in Architectural Technology, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in design management with motivation to learn and develop.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• As Summer Placement Construction Design Manager, you will work within the design team, supporting them in delivering construction projects successfully.
• As part of day-to-day duties, assist in coordinating and managing the design process for construction projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure design specifications are met.
• Review and analyse project drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support development of design solutions aligned with project objectives, budget, and timeline.
• Conduct site visits to understand project requirements and gather relevant data.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Time management

Driving licence

Ausbildung

Degree in Architectural Technology or Construction Project Management or Civil Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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

Location: EssexHours: 40 hours per weekSalary: £27,976 pro rataStart: July 2027 - 8 weeks

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a student seeking an 8-week summer placement to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and explore a potential future career in Construction 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 in Architectural 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: Initial applications
• November 2026: Application reviews
• January 2027: Virtual assessment centre

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