Graduate Design Manager 2025

We're looking for Graduate Design Management to join our construction team based in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure 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.

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. 

As a Graduate Design Manager, you will assist in coordinating and managing the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Ensuring structural drawings and designs are produced on time, clearly, concise and contain sufficient information and coordination. Overseeing the design process using technical expertise.

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 personal growth. Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the coordination and management of the design process for projects.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, design team, and clients to ensure design specifications are met.
• Reviewing and analysing project drawings, specifications, and documents, for accuracy and compliance standards.
• Supporting the development of design solutions that align with project objectives, budget, and timeline.

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.

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 degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field. The role of Graduate Design Manager is great for you if:

• Strong interest in construction design management and project coordination.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a 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. 

Recruitment timeline

• October 2024: Initial applications
• November 2024: Application reviews
• January 2025 onwards: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

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. 

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution!