We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor Student to join our Construction team based in Southamptonfor 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 International businesses and we operate across all regionsLondon & 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: SouthamptonWith flexibility to travel across the regionStarting Salary: per annumPathway: 12 Months hrs per week, with the potential to lead onto a Graduate positionStarting date: September 2026We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.What you will befresponsible 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 projectAssisting inmaximising gross profit for projectsAssessing, reviewing, andmitigating commercial\/contractual risks as well as value work executed by sub-contractorsHelping prepare and submittenders and contract documentsCollaboratingwith the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statementsHow does anIndustrial Placement work?Kier isfcommitted to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.When you join, you will be enrolled onto ourfindustrial placement scheme. The programme will takemonths 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.Skillimprovement: develop technical and professional skills.Networking:fbuild 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 orfrequirement 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 ofIndustrial Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: Excellent numerical and analytical skills.Goodcommunication skills written and verbalAbility towork well both independently and collaboratively as part of a teamHold a full driving licenceRewards and benefitsWe are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.fYou can see more information of benefits here.Diversity and inclusionMaking 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.fYou 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.Recruitment timelineSept - October 2025: Initial applicationsNovember 2025: Application reviewsJanuary 2026 onwards: Interviews