Industrial Placement: Quantity Surveyor - Southampton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Practical experience

Skill development

Networking opportunities

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Job summary

Kier Group in Southampton is offering an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor position for a degree student taking a placement year. You will support the project team in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects.

Starting September 2027, 40 hours per week, salary £27,976 pro rata. This placement provides mentorship, practical experience and a solid foundation in quantity surveying, with opportunities to develop data-driven decision making and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying and seeking a placement year.
• You will assist with commercial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Strong numerical ability and willingness to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
• Managing commercial resources of the project
• Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

Skills

Numerical confidence

Data analysis

Willingness to learn

UK driving licence

Education

Pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kier Group in Southampton is offering an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor position for a degree student taking a placement year. You will support the project team in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects.

Starting September 2027, 40 hours per week, salary £27,976 pro rata. This placement provides mentorship, practical experience and a solid foundation in quantity surveying, with opportunities to develop data-driven decision making and commercial awareness.