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Construction Management Trainee Review

at Kier Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Plymouth

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Completing rotations around different areas of construction management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it and am always supported

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes through different roles I have gained experience in all areas of construction management and have developed in my chosen role

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Fairly well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as needed - have a mentor as well as line manager who are both always available to help if needed as well as the emerging talent team and the people I work with day to day
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Loads of support from academic advisors but not so much from module leaders/lecturers after the block weeks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am learning modules and content that are related to my role and help me to understand more at work
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
Loads of networking events available, emerging talent conferences/new starter events, emerging talent volunteering events and webinars for CPD

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive and willing to help us develop, will always create new opportunities for experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Get as much work experience in the role as you can
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