Summer Placement - Design Manager 2027

Kier Group; Park Central; On-site; GBP 1,133,000 - 1,413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical experience

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Career insight

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Summer Placement Construction Design Manager for the Birmingham region. This 8-week placement offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to coordinating design aspects from inception to completion. Start date September 2027; 40 hours weekly; pro rata salary shown.

Applicants must be able to work on site. You will support the design process, ensure timely drawings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver clear, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a construction-related field.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in design management and construction industry.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritise tasks and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and managing the design process for construction projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and clients to meet design specifications.
• Review drawings, plans and specifications for accuracy and standards compliance.
• Support development of design solutions aligned with project objectives, budget and timeline.
• Conduct site visits and use design software to create and manage plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Motivation to learn

Education

Architectural Technology degree

Construction Project Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

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

Location: Birmingham
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 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 role is ideal 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, 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 team, supporting them in delivering successful construction projects.

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 utilising design software to create and manage design plans

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 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, with the ability to 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 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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