Group Head of HSW Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Scunthorpe
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Management of the businesses HSW functions, Setting tactical and strategic actions, providing leadership and guidance to business division SLTs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Highly enjoyed but would have preferred face 2 face - though logistically not practical
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My time at cranfield has clarified how safety works as a system and the interactions between people processes and culture
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Freedom to bring back lessons learned explore opportunities and where relevant adapt and apply
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
a lot of contact with apprentice manager, due to staff changes not much in years 1-2, but new professor and supervisor great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Expanded my mind and filled in gaps to form a more robust picture of the workplace
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
As a Leader in the business I have attended more activities as a presenter / speaker / sponsor than as an attendee - that in it's self might say something, there's plenty of opportunity on the contracts within the business and we have a range of networks
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities to learn and develop, supportive structure to build a long term career and reach your potential
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
be open minded, the organization is vast, with opportunities to be part of some of the countries biggest and most exciting projects, I learn something new everyday and work with some great people
