We're looking for a Graduate Design Manager to join our Construction team based in Southampton, Hampshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Contract: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,250
Start date: September 2025
What will you be responsible for?
Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here .
As a Graduate Design Manager, you will experience practical, hands-on experience. You will work on real projects, gain valuable industry insights, and develop essential skills to prepare for a successful career. This placement is ideal for you as a graduate to apply your academic knowledge in a dynamic, real-world setting.
Your day to day will include:
* Assisting in the planning, execution, and design management of projects.
* Conducting research and analysis to inform project decisions and strategies.
* Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation related to project activities.
* Gaining exposure to various aspects of the business, including design management, operations, project management, and client relations.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
You can find more details about our schemes here .
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?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in a related field.
The role of Graduate Design Manager is great for you if:
* Strong interest and eagerness to learn.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
* Must hold Full UK Drivers Licence.
Please note that for certain positions, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of the recruitment process.
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible 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 high 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 .
We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
Recruitment timeline
October 2024: Initial applications
November 2024: Application reviews
January 2025 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres