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Assistant Site Manager Review

at Kier Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Winsford, Cheshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
4/5 - 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
My role as an Assistant Site Manager involves supporting the Project Manager and other Site Managers with the day‑to‑day running of construction sites. I help ensure work is carried out safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
The programme I study at university is enjoyable and informative, and helps me to complete university assignments to the best of my abilities.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5
Yes, Strong understanding of site management procedures, Improved communication and leadership skills, Greater awareness of health & safety regulations, Hands‑on experience with programme management and problem solving

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

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.)

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Good place to work, good pay, great opportunity to learn.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?

Use the Kier Website, and reach out to people who work at Kier. Each year, they run an employee recruitment scheme, in which people from Kier can earn a cash bonus if someone they recommend is successful in the application process.
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