Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10

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

Not much support or structure in place in the London Region. Many experienced people who are senior, understaffed so lack of time to help new employees

5/10

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

Developed skills using internal systems

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my time at University. Interesting modules which you can relate to your work place.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The Uni side of the course is very organised however the work place structure is not in place. I had to request a mentor and buddy, these were not in place when i started.

4/10

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

Lack of support due to senior members of staff lacking time to focus on New employees and teaching new skils.

3/10

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

Lots of support, many people to go to if there's problems, supportive staff.

9/10

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

Definitely helps to link the work at uni to work at Kier

9/10

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.)

No outside events, there's no way of knowing who are other trainees or who else works in the region.

2/10

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

9b. Why?

Lack of support and structure. Jobs are unorganised and deadlines are missed.

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

If you are already experienced then this may be a good place to work however as a new employee a different region or smaller company may be more personal and therefore better support.