Business Development and Bid Graduate
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | M50 3XP |
| Cwmni: | Kier Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8333 |
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We're looking for Business Development and Bid Graduate to join our Transportation team based in Manchester.
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://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 structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Locations: Salford Manchester
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What you will be responsible for?
As a Business Development and Bid Graduate you'll be an essential part of our Work Winning team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK. You'll have the chance to work in a variety of teams within the Business Development and Bid field.
What will your day-to-day duties include?
-Supporting the business development team with market and sector research including undertaking competitor analysis and specific opportunity related background research
-Helping with the maintenance of bidding and pipeline data including CRM and Kier's knowledge bank
-Assisting the bid team with writing compelling narrative including case studies, which showcase the work delivered by Kier to prospective clients
-Support the bid team in the management of opportunities across the full opportunity lifecycle including adherence to Kier's bid management processes
What are the benefits for you?
-Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
-Skill improvement: 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.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with any degree.
The role of Business Development and Bid Graduate is great for you if:
-You're excited about starting a career in the Business Development and Work Winning sector
-You're organized, with great time management skills
-You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
-Ideally hold a full UK drivers' licence.
Diversity and inclusion
Making 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. You can see our D&I action plan here.
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline
October 2025: Initial applications
November 2025: Application reviews
January 2026 onwards: In-person assessment centres
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://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 structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Locations: Salford Manchester
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What you will be responsible for?
As a Business Development and Bid Graduate you'll be an essential part of our Work Winning team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK. You'll have the chance to work in a variety of teams within the Business Development and Bid field.
What will your day-to-day duties include?
-Supporting the business development team with market and sector research including undertaking competitor analysis and specific opportunity related background research
-Helping with the maintenance of bidding and pipeline data including CRM and Kier's knowledge bank
-Assisting the bid team with writing compelling narrative including case studies, which showcase the work delivered by Kier to prospective clients
-Support the bid team in the management of opportunities across the full opportunity lifecycle including adherence to Kier's bid management processes
What are the benefits for you?
-Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
-Skill improvement: 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.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with any degree.
The role of Business Development and Bid Graduate is great for you if:
-You're excited about starting a career in the Business Development and Work Winning sector
-You're organized, with great time management skills
-You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
-Ideally hold a full UK drivers' licence.
Diversity and inclusion
Making 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. You can see our D&I action plan here.
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline
October 2025: Initial applications
November 2025: Application reviews
January 2026 onwards: In-person assessment centres
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