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Trainee construction manager (Apprentice Site Manager) Review

at Kier Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Girvan

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
In my day to day role, I work on a construction site. Managing sub-contractors, monitoring safety on site and managing risk assessments and method statements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my programme! The emerging talent team at Kier have been nothing but helpful and supportive in my job role and University programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
As someone who had no construction background previous to this job, I learn and develop new skills every day.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well organised, this programme has a clear structure in my development with the company and degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The clear structure allows for an immense level of support from my mentor, buddy, emerging talent team and company as a whole.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The clear structure of the programme allows for many levels of support within the company.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The University modules relate directly to my job role which is highly useful for me.
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
Networking events including trainee events and I have recently signed up for Women in Property and Kier Pride Network.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The programme is such an amazing opportunity to develop in the job role whilst also acquiring an honours degree.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
Be confident, do your research and know that you will always have support.
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