Construction Undergraduate Placement Wolverhampton, England
Job description
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and engaging Construction Undergraduate Placement
The McLaughlin and Harvey Undergraduate programme will give you the opportunity to train as a Construction Manager. From day one, our programme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant and practical experience, tailored to suit your chosen career. Join McLaughlin and Harvey’s Undergraduate programme and you will gain invaluable hands on experience, ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!
We offer a paid Placement with the opportunity to progress onto the graduate scheme following your graduation. Training will include time in relevant departments offering a broader understanding of how the business operates by getting involved in interesting and challenging work.
Recent projects include; Alexander Stadium, Kings College Hospital, Christchurch Court Refurbishment, Coventry and Northcote Library.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting Site Managers/Project Manager with their daily duties
- Involved in QA compliance
- Assisting with Site Inductions for new employees
- Daily activity briefings
- Monitoring/photographing site activity and progress
- Health & Safety compliance
How do I know if it’s right for me?
Our Core Construction Placement Programme focuses on developing your skills both professionally and interpersonally. The programme is structured, and you will experience working with other departments to broaden your knowledge of how the business operates.
What is exciting about this opportunity is that you will be putting into practice what you have learned so far at University by working with experienced colleagues on a range of high-profile projects. You will get responsibility from an early stage in your career and will play a key role in helping deliver projects on time and under budget.
How will I spend an average working week?
You’ll be putting into practice what you’ve learned by working with experienced colleagues on a range of high-profile projects.
You will get responsibility from an early stage in your career and will play a key role in helping deliver projects on time and under budget. You will also have opportunities to work on our high-profile projects.
Essential
- Sound Commercial Awareness
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- High levels of organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in fast moving Environment
Desirable
- Hold a full UK driving license
- A valid CSCS card
- Previous placement/internship experience in a similar role
