Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is offering a Summer Placement for a Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth. This 8-week program provides hands-on experience in the nuclear sector, focusing on project management and financial aspects. Ideal candidates will be students in Quantity Surveying with strong analytical skills and an ability to work both independently and in teams.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Opportunities for growth and development

Focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a relevant degree must return to university after placement.
• 8-week summer placement across July and August.
• Ideally hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects.
• Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

Education

Students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field

Job description

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Nuclear 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 and contractual risks, and value work performed by sub‑contractors
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

Qualifications

• Students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• 8‑week placement across July and August; must return to university upon completion
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ideally hold a full driving licence

Placement Overview

• Place with the Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Plymouth, working on the Devonport Dockyard project – a key part of the UK's nuclear sector
• 8‑week summer placement programme designed to immerse you in real‑world construction and provide practical experience to support your degree
• The programme is part of Kier’s summer placement scheme, offering opportunities for growth, development, and inclusion
• Learn on a leading construction and infrastructure services company; strong focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Learn more about our business divisions: https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/