Placement Quantity Surveyor - Hands-On Experience

Kier Group plc.; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor in Southampton for a degree placement year. You will support the commercial and contractual side of construction projects under supervision, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree, with numerical confidence, a drive to learn, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a pathway into a career in construction with real project exposure.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry.
• Demonstrates numerical confidence and ability to use data to support decision-making.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and ability to adapt to feedback.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

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-driven decision making

Enthusiasm for learning

Driving licence

Education

Pursuing degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor in Southampton for a degree placement year. You will support the commercial and contractual side of construction projects under supervision, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree, with numerical confidence, a drive to learn, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a pathway into a career in construction with real project exposure.