Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor Student to join our Construction team based in  Plymouth  for a Summer Placement.  You will be working on our Devonport Dockyard project which is apart of the the Nuclear Sector.

Our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks division provides design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats  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: Plymouth, Devon

Starting Salary: £26,208 per annum     

Pathway: 8 Weeks– 40hrs per week  

Starting date: July 2026    

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

What will you be responsible for?   

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor , you'll be working within the Nuclear team assisting 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 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 summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8 weeks 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.   

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.   

• Employment opportunities: increase your chances of securing a further placement, or graduate opportunity, at Kier or elsewhere.   

What are we looking for?   

We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August. You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement.    

The role of Summer Placement 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