Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Cambridge
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Day-to-day tasks include checking and sending emails, conducting site visits, making phone calls to subcontractors, reviewing measurements, assisting with valuations, and supporting procurement and cost reporting.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It has been good overall. You are supported well etc. But it is hard long days.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. I have learnt loads and there is so much more for me to learn to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
You have a mentor, line manager at Kier and at uni a mentor and a apprentice coach. So lots of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough. Not loads, could do with improving.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel some subjects have been irrelevant to the day to day tasks that a QS does, but i guess thats education for you.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not loads. It heavily depends on what ur project team is like. If you push yourself there are chances to network and go to events. But it does need working on.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Kier offers hands-on experience, a sponsored degree, strong career growth, and mentorship, making it a great way to learn and earn in the construction industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Fit the Kier values. They can turn you into a good QS or employee but they cant turn you into a good person.
