Summer Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Landbeach; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company in Cambridge is seeking a Quantity Surveying Student for a summer placement. The successful candidate will gain practical experience and mentorship while assisting in the management of the contractual and financial aspects of various construction projects. This role requires strong analytical skills and a commitment to returning to university after the placement.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Skill development and networking opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects.
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial/contractual risks.
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborate with the project team for progress reports.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Good communication skills, written and verbal

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Hold a full driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Quantity Surveying Student to join our Construction team based in Cambridge for a Summer Placement.

Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and more. We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure, from hospitals and treatment centres to schools, leisure centres and prisons. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme designed to provide experiences and tools for progression within your chosen career.

Location: Cambridge - with flexibility to travel across the region

Starting Salary: £26,208 per annum

Pathway: 8 Weeks - 40 hrs per week

Starting date: July 2026

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

Responsibilities

What will you be responsible for?
As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you\'ll be working within the Construction team assisting 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.

Day-to-day duties

• Manage commercial resources of the project
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial/contractual risks as well as value work executed by sub-contractors
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

Placement structure

Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. When you join, you will be enrolled onto our summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8 weeks to complete and is designed to immerse you in the world of construction, allowing you to see your learnings in real-world situations and gain practical experiences to support your degree.

Benefits

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field
• Skill development: develop technical and professional skills
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network
• Career insight: gain insights into the industry and potential career paths
• Employment opportunities: increase chances of securing a further placement or graduate opportunity at Kier or elsewhere

What are we looking for?

We\'re looking for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August. You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement.

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

Rewards and benefits

We offer a variety of flexible benefits you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information about benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\'s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have impacted how we work by sharing experiences to shape policies. We are a Disability Confident employer and will consider an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Recruitment timeline

• October 2025: Initial applications
• November 2025: Application reviews
• January 2026 onwards: Interviews