As an Industrial Placement Construction Manager, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of live construction projects. Working alongside experienced site managers, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day running of sites, helping to coordinate teams, monitor progress, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
Throughout the 12-month placement, you’ll build a strong foundation in construction management, site operations, and project coordination, developing practical skills and real-world experience that will prepare you for a successful career in the industry.
You’ll be supported through a combination of on-the-job learning, mentoring, and structured development, giving you exposure to the complexities of managing construction projects from planning through to delivery.
Perfect for
This placement is ideal for undergraduates studying a relevant degree (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar) who are looking to complete a placement year as part of their course.
Our programme is designed to:
- Provide valuable industry experience in a live project environment
- Build key skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Offer insight into career pathways within construction management
- Support your development with the opportunity to progress into a graduate role upon completion
This is a great opportunity to gain meaningful experience, develop your skills, and take the first step towards a long-term career in construction.
About OCU Group
At OCU, we don’t just deliver infrastructure, we engineer the future. As a leader in end-to-end solutions for the utilities, digital and energy sectors, we specialise in safely and efficiently tackling complex challenges for our clients. With unrivalled expertise, industry-leading technology and a proven track record, we’re not simply part of the market, we’re driving it forward.
Our work underpins the critical services communities across the UK rely on every day. From accelerating the transition to renewable energy to building the digital networks of tomorrow, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.
When you join OCU, you’ll discover more than a career, you’ll find purpose. Here, your contribution makes a visible difference in the success of the projects you help deliver, in the growth of your colleagues and in the positive change we create together.
We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised names in power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital infrastructure. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for exceptional people to grow with us.
If you’re ready to inspire, innovate and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
