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:

I assist/shadow the lead QS in his day to day duties. I assist in procurement and in meetings, and remeasure works. On payment week I deal with the applications and payments for the small/medium packages, to assess with the lead QS.

10/10

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

I have learnt a great deal about the commercial side of building projects. I have become more proficient in Excel and using bespoke software such as Oracle. I have become more confident in my communication skills in meetings.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot. Every day I progress my skills further and I really enjoy working with the site team. I feel that I am a valued member of my business unit.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I am aware it is a 5 year programme with 2 years Level 4 and 3 years level 5/6. I have regular meetings with my line manager and workplace mentor so I know if I am on track or if there is something I need to develop.

10/10

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

I work with my workplace mentor, if there is anything I am unsure about he is able to answer. I am given the opportunity to work independently, and I go through what I have produced to ensure that it is correct with the project QS.

10/10

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

After the 1st block week, I was invited to join a teams call to answer any questions or concerns I have before the assessment submission deadline. I feel that in the small group the lecturers are able to help us well.

10/10

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

The qualification is highly tailored towards my job role. The Maths and Commercial Studies is invaluable to my work, such as using rates and volume calculations. I am able to bring extra knowledge to my job role that I would have not learned elsewhere.

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 sports teams and time out events. Our project team go to the pub after work now and then.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

If you have aspiration and determination, Kier is the place to be. The opportunities are endless and the best in the industry are there to learn from and grow your skills. There is a lot of events for Emerging Talent too.

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

Ensure you know Kier values inside out (trusted, valued and focused) and how you can give evidence for each of these from past experience.