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Kier Group

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Review

at Kier Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Obtaining Quotations, Raising Task Orders, Client relations, Risk management, cost recovery
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy it but feel that i could be pushed more to do a bigger range of tasks.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Quantity Surveying - cost management, cost reporting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme from sheffield is well structured, the dates are known in advance and what is expected is well specified
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I haven't received an awful lot but I intend to make a gap analysis plan with my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot, they are available when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gives a depth of knowledge
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
None

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A lot of opportunity and range of projects to work on
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Make sure to be organised in the application stage and to understand what makes you different. Even if you arent from a construction background, it is good to focus on your transferable skills.
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