Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor Review
at Kier Group
School Leaver Programme
Surveying
Newton Abbot
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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
2.4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a trainee Quantity Surveyor, Day to day i am conversing with subcontractors to get required information and pricing from them. This information is used to work out value and save money on the job
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the team and workspace I am in. My programme is flexible and allows for my personal needs
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Working around proffesionals in the industry means that i am constantly learning gaining new experiences
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I had a slow start to integrating myself into the team, however i am consistantly learning now
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am constantly around professionals who can assist and teach me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
My university qualification has not seemed very helpful at all
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
Not that i know of for my project
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had an effective and valuable time with kier
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Everyone is kind and welcoming
