12-Month Industrial Placement: Quantity Surveying

Kier Group plc.; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc invites applications for an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor. The role focuses on supporting the commercial and financial management of infrastructure projects during a 12‑month placement, offering mentorship and hands-on experience in quantity surveying.

Requirements include a degree in Quantity Surveying (or approaching), a full UK driving license, and a desire to learn and grow within the construction industry. Placement runs 2027–2028, with return to university in 2029.

Qualifications

• Degree (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrates numerical confidence and ability to use data to support decisions (with support).
• Shows enthusiasm for learning new skills and adapting to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects.
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial/contractual risks and value from sub-contractors.
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements.

Skills

Numerical confidence

Team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Kier Group plc invites applications for an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor. The role focuses on supporting the commercial and financial management of infrastructure projects during a 12‑month placement, offering mentorship and hands-on experience in quantity surveying.

Requirements include a degree in Quantity Surveying (or approaching), a full UK driving license, and a desire to learn and grow within the construction industry. Placement runs 2027–2028, with return to university in 2029.