We're looking for a Construction Design student to join our Construction teamfbased in Cambridge, for a Summer placement.Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24\/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even morefhttps:\/\/jobs.kier.co.uk\/benefits\/We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and we operate across all regionsLondon & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.fhttps:\/\/www.kier.co.uk\/who-we-are\/our-business-divisions\/This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.Location:fCambridge, with flexibility to travel across the regionStarting Salary:per annumPathway:weeks hrs per weekStarting date:fSeptember 2026We are unable to offerfcertificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.What will you be responsible for?As a Summer Placement Design Manager, you'll be working within the Construction team 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 and easy to decipher. Overseeing the design process using technical expertise.What will your day to day will include?Assisting in the coordination and management of the design process for construction projects.Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure design specifications are met.Reviewing andanalysing project drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with standards.Supporting the development of design solutions that align with project objectives, budget, and timeline.How does a Summer Placement work?Kier isfcommitted to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.When you join, you will be enrolled onto our summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8 weeks to complete and has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.Benefits for you:Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.Skillimprovement: 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.Employmentopportunities: increase your chances of securing a further placement, or graduate opportunity, at Kier or elsewhere.What are we looking for?We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August. You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement.The role offIndustrial Placement Design Managerfis great for you if:Strong interest infconstruction design management and project coordination.Excellentforganisational and time management skills.Strongfanalytical and problem-solving abilities.Effectivefcommunication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work well bothfindependently and as part of a team.Proficiency indesign software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).Rewards and benefitsWe are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.fYou can see more information of benefits here.Diversity and inclusionMaking 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.fYou 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.We look forward to seeing your application to join kierRecruitment timelineOctober 2025: Initial applicationsNovember 2025: Application reviewsJanuary 2026 onwards: Interviews\u00a0