Business Development & Bid Graduate

We're looking for a Business Development & Bid Graduate to join our Infrastructure team and support on projects within the water, energy and Nuclear sector. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/  

Location: Birmingham or London, with travel required to other locations 

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility 

 Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k  

 Starting date: September 2027

 We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. 

What will you be responsible for?

As a Business Development & Bid Graduate you will help us understand what matters to each client, shape the right solution and make a compelling case for why Kier should deliver it. Combining research, strategy, creativity and project coordination, you will work with specialists across engineering, construction, design, commercial, planning and digital to turn complex challenges into clear, competitive proposals.

Your day to day will include:

• Explore clients, markets and projects, turning research and insight into a clear understanding of what it will take to win.
• Work with experts across Kier Infrastructure to shape practical, innovative solutions that respond to each client's challenge.
• Help coordinate major opportunities, connecting people, ideas and deadlines so the team performs at its best.
• Bring energy and fresh thinking to workshops, helping define the strategy, commitments and messages that set Kier apart.
• Create clear, persuasive proposals and presentations, using digital tools and AI responsibly to strengthen ideas, insight and delivery.
• Take ownership of key activities, support important reviews and submissions, and use feedback from every opportunity to make the next one stronger

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

You can find more details about our schemes here.

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 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in a related subject matter. 

• You are a naturally digital thinker, excited by how digital tools and AI can improve the way we think and work. Experience is welcome, but curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are more important.
• You are well organised, pay attention to detail and can balance competing priorities.
• You take ownership, follow through on commitments and stay positive when priorities change or deadlines are demanding.
• You hold a full UK driving license 

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Recruitment timeline 

October 2026: Initial applications 

November 2026: Application reviews 

January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early