Commercial Trainee Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Pre-contract for Utilities. Mainly tendering for Framework for major water authorities across the UK. Reading tender docs, take-off and measure, issue enquiry, retreive quotes and analyse.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Learnt many new skills mainly involving the tender process and also improved my ability to collaborate with others to achieve an end goal.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the programme especially when in University as I struggle to stay engaged when studying from home.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Id say it is well organised as I now have a mentor to help alongside my studies.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A lot of support comes from my line manager who i check in with on a daily basis and have regular 1 to 1s to help set goals

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive good support as our tutors allow us to work independently i.e offline lecture and then check in with after studying to ensure we have completed this. They answer all of our questions and concerns.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It helps me learn skills and become knowledgeable about areas that I dont necessarily get involved in on a day to day basis.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There is opportunity to get involved in these when actually at Uni although it has been difficult for the last 12 months.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have given me a great opportunity to get a degree whilst working and earning a wage. I appreciate this a lot and would always recommend Kier for this opportunity I have.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?

Stay focused throughout your career at Kier and give as much back as you can. Take as much knowledge out of the course as possible to help you for the rest of your career.