Date Posted:
01/10/2025
Locations:
Bromsgrove, Stafford, Warrington, Oxford, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester
The Role:
As a Construction Graduate, you’ll be at the heart of our production team, learning how to manage projects, coordinate site teams, and deliver results on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. With training, mentoring, and support, you’ll take on responsibilities that grow as you do.
With training and support, your key responsibilities will include:
- Project Management & Compliance
- Monitor site activities, subcontractors, materials, and quality control.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Oversee procurement of materials and equipment.
- Work with Contracts Managers, Technical teams, and Engineers to ensure drawings and specifications are up to date.
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Understand and resolve construction challenges.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed client timeframes.
- Reporting & Site Coordination
- Attend site meetings and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare and update monthly progress reports.
- Support the Construction Director in developing site programmes of works.
- Manage site logistics including traffic control, orders, and deliveries.
This role is designed to give you a full grounding in contracts management, with a clear progression path and the opportunity to take ownership of major projects as you develop.
Benefits:
- At MV Kelly, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As part of our Graduate Programme, you’ll benefit from:
- Fast-tracked career progression with structured training and mentoring.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hands-on experience managing projects across multiple sites.
- Opportunities to work alongside industry experts who will guide and support your development.
- The chance to be part of one of the UK’s most successful groundworks contractors, shaping the future of residential construction.
Requirements:
- A Levels/GCSEs (Grade C/5 and above).
- HNC/HND in a construction-related field (required).
- Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
- CSCS certification.
- Strong communication skills and IT proficiency.
- Highly organised, motivated, and resilient, with the ability to solve problems under pressure.
No direct experience is required—just the drive to learn, grow, and succeed in construction management.