Industrial Placement - Construction Management - 2026
Posted 4 days ago by OCU
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: As an Industrial Placement Construction Manager, you will gain practical experience in managing live construction projects in Sheffield. You will work closely with site managers to coordinate teams, monitor progress, and uphold safety and quality standards. This 12-month placement is designed for undergraduates in relevant fields, providing a foundation for a successful career in construction management. The program includes on-the-job learning and mentoring to prepare you for future roles in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of live construction projects.
- Coordinate teams and monitor site progress.
- Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Gain hands-on experience in construction management and site operations.
- Participate in structured development and mentoring.
Key Skills:
- Relevant degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar.
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop in a live project environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Department: Water
Location: Sheffield
Description
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.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.