Civil engineer Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Salford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
My day-to-day changes throughout the project, I am learning new things while expanding my knowledge of previous skills I have been taught. I am currently site based so spend a lot of time on the project I am working on.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme, it allows me to get a degree while in full time work. This helps me use what I learn in university in a practical setting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many skills, including how to use a total station, how to create forms and how to use track monitoring on the rail
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well structured, I spend 1 week a month in university allowing me to spend the rest of my time in work. While at university I stay in a hotel allowing me to travel to and from the university with ease.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a lot of support, I am normally with the site agent or site engineer so on a daily basis they are showing me new things. If I need help with anything I have never had any trouble with asking.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, we set up meetings where I can discuss how my work/university balance is and how I am finding everything.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel as though I does help but as I work in a specialised sector of civil engineering (rail) I feel like the degree doesn’t apply to me as much as if I was doing structures or water.
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
Kier have a multiple extra-curricular activities such as football, they also have different inclusivity groups you can join such as the armed forces group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel as though while I have been at kier they have been a massive help to my learning and progress. I have referred a friend to Kier already.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Do research on the company’s mission goals and Kiers main values to make sure it is best suited to you.
