Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice

We're looking for Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Penrith, Cumbria, working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Salary: £22,000

Start date: September 2025

How does a degree apprenticeship work?

As a Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice  you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc in Quantity Surveying with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.

You'll work closely with the Transportation team to design, build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.

Your day to day will include:

• Working across the commercial and pre-construction department
• Assisting the team with value and risk management
• Supporting the commercial team with cost control, analysis and estimates
• Attending university during pre-determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course

What are we looking for?

To enrol onto your degree, you will need:

• Driving Licence with access to own vehicle
• Level 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English
• 2 A-Levels, or Level 3 BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma Or Advanced Diploma in a construction related topic
• Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications will also be considered, preferably with some work experience

To apply as a mature student, you will need at least 5 years' experience in a related career.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

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