Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Site based quantity surveyor on a £22m project. Daily activities include; measuring, payments, internal cost reporting, procurement, client management.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Learnt new skills including measuring software including Adobe and Bluebeam. Developed my Excel skills considerably.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme a lot, I have seen great benefit in working alongside gaining my degree as I am able to put into practice the theory taught at University. I have also been able to develop a good knowledge of the construction process.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured, you are assigned a mentor to help you progress through the program and offer support within the workplace which has been helpful.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support from Kier has been great. If I have a lot of Uni work, Kier ensure that I have adequate time within working hours to get it done. The support from the site teams has also been good, everyone is willing to help and support no matter their role.

10/10

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

Sheffield Hallam are very supportive. Lecturers tend to respond to emails/queries very quickly and they seem to understand the pressure that we are under with both working and completing a degree.

10/10

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

Some of the theory taught at Uni has a direct relationship to the work within the workplace, other areas can be less relevant.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Kier has many networks and groups to get involved in.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Kier's degree programme offers a great opportunity to gain a degree while working full time and gaining real workplace experience. Kier and their people are very supportive and make everyone feel included no matter their role/position within the business.

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

Do it