Quality Assistant Placement Student

We're looking for a Quality Assistant Student to join our Kier Design Quality team on a 6 month 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/ 

Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.  We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport  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: Salford, Manchester

Starting Salary: £27,976 per annum  

Pathway: 6 Months – 40hrs per week, with the potential to lead onto a Graduate position 

Starting date: Flexible from July 

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

What you will be responsible for? 

As an Quality Assistant Placement, you'll be supporting in the collation of technical standards across the different teams to create a central technical library. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation.

What will your day-to-day duties include? 

• Assisting in the planning, execution, and management of projects relevant to your field of study.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Conducting research and analysis to inform project decisions and strategies.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation related to project activities.
• Participating in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and decision-making processes.

How does a Placement work? 

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

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our placement scheme. The programme will take  6 -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 Quality/Business/IT, who have the option or requirement to complete a placement between 2026 - 2027. After your placement, you'll be returning to university with a graduation year of 2028. 

• Strong interest in systems and document management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of 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 huge 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.

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