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Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

at Kier Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Glasgow

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
My role within commercial is to deal with the cost and value of the project and within the job

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
I love my job and i think the degree apprenticeship has benefited me in so many ways being able to focus on one at a time and meeting loads of new people

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I knew nothing prior to starting so everything I have learned is new

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
I think there could be more conversation/communication between the university and Kier

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
They are always there to help with any issues I may face

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

4/5
I typically dont require university time within work and complete it all out with although if i were to ask i am sure my manager would give me the time.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
I am more of a hands-on person and think working in line with uni has helped me drastically during this.

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
I am involved with the event for the next gen, various groups within Emerging Talent, and sometimes help with the social committee to book places for networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Great people and work environment

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

Be yourself - it can sometimes just be vibes
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