Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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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:
4/5
Commercially mananging subcontractors aross the project lifecycle. Including: procurement & tendering, onboarding, subcontractor management and final accounting. Some client side work where needed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I do enojoy the programme, however I feel it is too slow. I am now approacing 6 years with 1 year remaining.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Lots of new skills in the quantity surveying area
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well organised and structured with work experience and Uni time. As noted before, I feel this could be excelerated.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as is requested.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Standard university experience
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me the background knowledge and theory behind the practice. Some elements are not fully applicable, but it's a wide ranging industry.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Minimal as we are site or remote based.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Structured and comprehensive work experience as well as good benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Make sure the role is right for you
