Trainee Planner Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

As a trainee planner, I am required to create programmes which includes durations of projects and all works within that project, I am required to input progress on programmes, create holobuilder reports and complete holobuilder on different sites as well as present programmes in meetings with the project manager and much more.

10/10

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

Since joining Kier as a trainee planner I have definitely learnt a lot from shadowing more experienced planners and even learning new construction terms used day to day.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme as over the course of the 5 years at University as a degree apprentice, I will be able to really develop my knowledge and skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Personally, I believe my programme is really well structured.

10/10

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

My employer supports me at all times whenever needed however I also believe sometimes it's better to learn things by figuring it out yourself.

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.)

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Because Kier has a lot to offer especially in terms of development. As a business there are great teams around different regions and everybody works brilliantly together. They are obviously a top tier company however they also really look after employees which you don't find often with other big companies.

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

Be confident and be yourself