Industrial Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK national contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Student for an Industrial Placement in Southampton. This role offers valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in quantity surveying. Applicants should be pursuing a relevant degree and have a graduation year of 2028. A competitive salary of £26,208 per annum is provided.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Practical experience in construction

Qualifications

• Students undertaking a relevant degree who have the option or requirement to complete a placement year.
• Graduation year must be 2028.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing contractual and financial aspects of construction projects.
• Maximise gross profit for projects.
• Assess and mitigate commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit contract documents.
• Collaborate with project team on reports and financial statements.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Good communication skills written and verbal

Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively

Hold a full driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field

Job description

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor Student to join our Construction team based in Southampton for an Industrial Placement.

Benefits

Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.

Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and International businesses and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

Location

Southampton- With flexibility to travel across the region

Starting Salary

£26,208 per annum

Pathway

12 Months - 40hrs per week, with the potential to lead onto a Graduate position

Starting date

September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What you will be responsible for?

As an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Manage commercial resources of the project
• Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
• Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial/contractual risks as well as value work executed by sub-contractors
• Helping prepare and submitters and contract documents.
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

How does an Industrial Placement work?

Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our industrial placement scheme. The programme will take 12‑months to complete and has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands‑on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field, who have the option or requirement to complete a placement year from 2026 - 2027. After your placement, you'll be returning to university with a graduation year of 2028.

The role of Industrial Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.

Recruitment timeline

Sept - October 2025: Initial applications

November 2025: Application reviews

January 2026 onwards: Interviews