Industrial Placement - Construction Management - 2026

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.