Summer Placement - Site Manager

Kier Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking

Career insight

Job summary

Kier Group in Leeds is offering a Summer Placement Construction Manager role for an 8-week period starting September 2027. The position supports planning, coordination and supervision of construction projects, working 40 hours per week.

Aimed at students and recent graduates pursuing Construction Management, this role provides hands-on experience and industry exposure in a collaborative environment. The placement includes exposure to site operations, safety compliance, progress tracking, and

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Holds or is on track to obtain a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall management and coordination of construction projects from start to finish.
• Support Site Manager in day-to-day site operations and safety compliance.
• Monitor progress, schedules, costs, and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders for effective communication.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management or Civil Engineering

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Summer Placement Construction Manager to join our team based in Leeds.

Location: Leeds
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 in Construction Management.

Youwill play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects, on time and to the required quality. This exciting opportunity is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a rewarding career in construction management. You'll have the chance to develop your skills whilst working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to supporting your growth and development.

What will you be responsible for?

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

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the overall management and coordination of construction projects from start to finish
• 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

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 Manager is great for you if:

• You're 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

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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

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