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Construction trainee Review

at Kier Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Bournemouth

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
site diary
ensuring health and safety is maintained on site
programming
organisation
meetings
communication between subcontractors
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
good experience with a mix of work and university
learn a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
communication
teamwork

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
regular meetings with line manager and the uni
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
often
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good experience and get your foot in the door of a good and well paid job with a top tier company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
be confident and happy to learn anything and everything, only being good in academics will not get you in
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