Summer Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Bridgwater, Somerset, on a summer placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Contract: 8-Weeks - 40 hours per week

Salary: £12 per hour

Start date: July 2025

What will you be responsible for?

Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be assisting in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects.

Your Day To Day Will Include

• Assisting in preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cost estimates.
• Supporting in the measurement and valuation of work done on-site.
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Conducting site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure work is being carried out to specifications.
  
  
  

How does a placement work?

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 has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.

Benefits For You

• 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.
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

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

The role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• Strong interest in construction and project management.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold full UK driving licence.
  
  
  

Rewards And Benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. 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. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier