Quantity Surveying Industrial Placement Student

Quantity Surveying Industrial Placement Student.

What you will be responsible for?

As an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of infrastructure 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.

• Manage commercial resources of the project
• Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
• Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial/contractual risks as well as value work executed by sub-contractors
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

Location: Devonport, Plymouth

Pathway: 12 Months - 40hrs per week, with the potential to lead onto a Graduate position

Starting date: September 2027

Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our industrial placement scheme. The programme will take 12-months 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.

We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, who have the option or requirement to complete a placement year from 2027 - 2028. After your placement, you'll be returning to university with a graduation year of 2029.

• Degree (or working towards a degree) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Demonstrates numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision‑making (with support and development where required).
• Shows enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback.
• Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others.
• Hold a full UK driver license.

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: Interviews

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.