Structures Engineer Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Brixworth
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
Managing jobs, liaising with contractors, doing inspections and preparing health and safety documents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
University breaks up the work week and allows me to do more mathematical questions and learn about structures.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication and confidence.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I go to university every Wednesday and do university work on the weekend then work the other days. I have a ICE report to write every 6 months
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I can get as much support as I require, getting study days or doing university work at work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The lecturers will answer any questions I have, the university has a library with services that can help with assignments and maths.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The structures modules and transport engineering have helped me gain a better understanding of what I am maintaining.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We go on a lunch time walk every lunch, moving through may, football.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have a good work culture and a very good safety culture
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Understand the work culture and show that you are professional and friendly.
