Cambridge Industrial Placement: Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Landbeach; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor to join our Cambridge region team. The role offers a 40‑hour week and a pro rata salary of £27,976, starting September 2027, ideal for a degree student looking to gain hands‑on experience in quantity surveying.

You will assist in managing the contractual and financial aspects of projects, mentored by experienced professionals in a supportive team environment focused on development and career insight in construction.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and construction.
• Numeric confidence and ability to use data to support decision‑making.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and adapting to feedback.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects.
• Managing commercial resources and assessing contractual risks.
• Valuing work executed by sub‑contractors.
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements.

Skills

Numerical confidence

Data‑driven decision making

Cost control awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (ongoing)

Job description

Kier Group is seeking an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor to join our Cambridge region team. The role offers a 40‑hour week and a pro rata salary of £27,976, starting September 2027, ideal for a degree student looking to gain hands‑on experience in quantity surveying.

You will assist in managing the contractual and financial aspects of projects, mentored by experienced professionals in a supportive team environment focused on development and career insight in construction.