Industrial Placement - Quantity Surveyor, 2027

We're looking for an Industrial Placement Quantity Surveyor Student to join our Infrastructure team based at our Sizewell C  project in Ipswich, Suffolk

Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/ 

Location:  Ipswich, Suffolk

Starting Salary: £27,976 per annum  

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

Starting date: September 2027

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

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 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, 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.

 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.  

Recruitment timeline 

Sept - 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.