Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

I often help with payments and other general admin but also contribute towards the maintenance of sub contractors as well as raising and helping with early warnings and compensation events.

7/10

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

my communication and confidence are two skills I have built on the most, as well as my knowledge of the construction industry and my familiarity with a lot of computer softwares such as Excel and BimXtra

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme mostly

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is well structured and well organised although sometimes many plans do either slip under the radar or are forgotten about.

6/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer when and where I request it.

8/10

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

initially the support was very poor, but as the apprenticeship went on and we were given a new tutor the structure became more clear and sufficient.

5/10

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

I feel the understanding of engineering does help me understand my role as often many principles applied in engineering are relevant in a lot of pricing.

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.)

There are often events organised by the stakeholder team to do things outside of work and also inside of work.

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a good employer with a wide array of jobs and countless opportunities to make and develop a career.

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

make sure you know what you're applying for and make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities they offer including all the people you work with and their experience.