Summer Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Newcastle. This 8-week program offers hands-on experience in managing the financial aspects of construction projects and the chance to develop key skills. Ideal for students pursuing a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, this role provides mentorship and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Networking opportunities

Career insight

Qualifications

• Must be returning to university after the placement.
• Must hold a full driving license.
• Strong foundation in quantity surveying principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects.
• Assess and mitigate commercial risks.
• Prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborate with the project team for reports.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Enrolled in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Job description

Overview

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll work 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 details

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 the rest of your degree.

Benefits

• 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
• Employment opportunities: increase your chances of securing a further placement or graduate opportunity at Kier or elsewhere

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.

Role fit

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

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Kier careers site.

Location and additional information

We’re looking for a Quantity Surveying Student to join our Construction team based in Newcastle for a Summer Placement. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and more. This is a leading UK national contractor delivering projects across education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. Kier operates across regions including London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.

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 to schools, leisure centres and prisons.

We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons. Our divisions include Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, KME. Further information about our business divisions is available on kier.co.uk.

About Kier and commitment to diversity

We are a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes provide experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. 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 made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. Our D&I action plan outlines these efforts. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.