Assistant QS Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Nottingham, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Procurement of work packages, managing/ assessing subcontractor payments and walking out on site to check progress.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Almost all the skills I've learnt have been new as I had no previous experience in the role or in construction. Once I'd learnt new skills I then develop on them day by day in the work place and also while attending university.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I've been very impressed with the structure of the programme, there is a good amount of support and they clearly take on advice on how the programme can be improved.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I've received a good amount of support from my day to day colleagues as well as the wider Kier organisation
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
It is your responsibility to manage your time. However, they are understanding about the balance and allow you time if necessary to complete uni work as well. Work comes first but not at the cost of doing well in your degree.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
At this current time I think that i'm developing in my Job role faster than the qualification is teaching me however i expect this to switch as I get deeper into the course.
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
I get invited to local networking events for trainees and apprentices as well as attending socials that we may have with the people working on my site.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a huge company which it turns provides loads of oppurtunities for growth and chances to work on some really unique projects.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Be enthusiastic and if you're interested in a commercial role then remember that although there are many aspects that Kier prides themselves on the most important thing for a successful business is making money and generating cash.
