Job Description

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor Student to join our Construction team based inCardifffor an Industrial Placement.



Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more

https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.



Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/



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:

Cardiff, with flexibility to travel across the region

Starting Salary:

26,208 per annum

Pathway:

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

Starting date:

September 2026

What you will be responsible for?

As an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Construction team on projects such as Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda (Welsh Medium Comprehensive) in Rhondda Cynon Taff or Heronsbridge Special School in Bridgend. Both are large scale education projects procured through the SEWSCAP framework.



You will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction 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.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

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

How does an Industrial Placement work?

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.

What are the 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.

What are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field, who have the option or requirement to complete a placement year from 2026 - 2027. After your placement, you'll be returning to university with a graduation year of 2028.

The role of Industrial Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

Excellent numerical and analytical skills. Good communication skills written and verbal Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Hold a full 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.



As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.





We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

Recruitment timeline

October 2025: Initial applications



November 2025: Application reviews



January 2026 onwards: Interviews

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.