Construction Management Trainee Review
at Kier Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Cardiff / Caerdydd
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work on a 6 month rotation where I work in various departments. Most recently I have worked in the Site Management side, and am currently working in the Planning department helping with schedules and logistics plans, sourcing supplies for site set ups etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Fully enjoy it. I have an amazing team, good managers, great support and plenty of guidance.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed in every aspect. Communication. IT skills, Management skills. I have broadened my knowledge in construction tenfold.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Semi Organised but I prefer this structure as it allows me to be more flexible within my role
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As answered previously I have plenty of support from multiple areas for my role, including day to day work, uni, and overall support looking forward at the future
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification has definitely proven to be useful in my role, using different software and helping aid understanding in different areas of constriction which I am not exposed to as often while also reinforcing those that I am.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, plenty of extra activities organised by Kier both fun and also education often
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have great staff, manager and a top class support system. It is the most at home I have felt in any job and it feels more like a 'career'.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Be confident, be honest and be yourself. Kier look for good quality people
