Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Glasgow
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
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
Accurately forecasting costs associated within a construction project, Procurement, Measurement, Design review etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programmed has been extremely beneficial to me as it allows me to work, along side studying in a balanced plan. I have always been a practical learned to the element of work has really assisted the academic side.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to further develop measurement skills from foundations at college, communication skills back and fourth with Sub-Contractors and attention to detail when reviewing drawings for cost implications.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Programe is well structured as University weeks are booked out of your work diary and you are in Sheffield to attend University for the week. The workload can get overwhelming at times but with a structured plan it's no worse than attending a University or college.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer has provided lots of support through the onboarding process and also directing to the correct members of staff for University support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The University has been very helpful. They have set up multiple drop in calls prior to the assignment hand-in date to ensure everyone is on track / an opportunity to ask questions. From my time at college we never got this opportunity.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
To some extend the qualifications will help. They will allow us to develop a firm understanding of the foundations of Quantity Surveying. Having said that, I always believe the job is where you learn, and believe that for myself, I will always learn 10x more on job than off.
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
There are always social events and sports events available at my place of work. These are communicated through email. An example of one could be our 2024 Christmas night out.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Offer an excellent opportunity to grow and develop, good benefits that a lot of companies won't offer, a lot of support through your academic adventure and an environment where everyone is looking to and willing to help you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Be confident in your interview, show interest in your learning and absorb everything you can at the early stages of your career.
