Summer Placement - Site Manager 2027

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

Job summary

Kier Group in Essex is offering a Summer Placement Construction Manager for an 8-week program starting September 2027. Working 40 hours per week, you will earn a pro rata salary of £27,967 and gain hands-on experience in construction management.

You’ll assist with planning, coordination and supervision of projects, learn health and safety practices, and develop skills through collaboration with experienced teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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

Location: Essex
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,967 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 Management.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects, on time and to the required quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction management, working alongside experienced professionals to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

What will you be responsible for?

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

Your day to daywill 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:

• Working towards a degree inConstruction Management, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• You have 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 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

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

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