Industrial Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Witham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is seeking an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month program in Witham. The successful candidate will assist in managing the contractual and financial aspects of construction projects while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship. Ideal for Quantity Surveying students enrolled with a graduation year of 2028 and offers excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a student with a graduation year of 2028.
• Possess a full driving license.
• Open to students who need to complete a placement year.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximizing gross profit for projects.
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial risks.
• Collaborate to prepare financial reports and progress updates.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Currently enrolled in Quantity Surveying or related degree

Job description

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 submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements
  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 Placement 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
  We're looking for a Quantity Surveying Student to join our Construction team based in Witham for an Industrial Placement.
• 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, KME 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., 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., 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.