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Key figures
- Range of apprenticeship levels Kier offers, from Level 2 to degree
- Level 2 to 6
- Source: Kier (opens in a new tab)
- Entry requirement for the civil engineering degree apprenticeship, from 3 A levels including maths or physics
- 96 UCAS points
- Source: Kier (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Kier builds and looks after roads, railways, schools, hospitals and other buildings across the UK. Its apprenticeships run from Level 2 right up to degree level, and they’re all permanent jobs, not fixed-term contracts that end when your training does.
Level 2 and 3 apprenticeships
These are hands-on roles where you learn on the job. Kier lists apprenticeships in:
- business support
- civil engineering
- highways maintenance (including winter maintenance and emergency response)
- customer service
- building services (heating, ventilation and plumbing systems)
- planning and estimating
You spend about 80% of your time working and 20% on your qualification, at college or in online sessions with your training provider. You’ll need a Level 2 in maths and English before you finish. If you don’t have them yet, your training provider will help you get them.
Degree apprenticeships
Kier’s degree apprenticeships take four to five years and end with a BSc. You go to university in block weeks, and Kier pays your tuition and accommodation fees, so you don’t build up student debt.
| Route | University | Entry requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Construction management | Sheffield Hallam | 2 A levels (A–C), a Level 3 or a T Level (merit) |
| Quantity surveying | Sheffield Hallam | 2 A levels (A–C), a Level 3 or a T Level (merit) |
| Civil engineering | Coventry | 96 UCAS points incl. maths or physics; GCSE maths at 5 |
Kier also lists degree routes in building services, electro-mechanical engineering, environmental, digital construction and design management, with entry requirements in each job advert.
What they don’t tell you
Kier doesn’t publish apprentice pay on its apprenticeships page, so ask about it at interview. There’s also no fixed start date, so set up job alerts on its careers site.
What they do
Kier builds and maintains infrastructure and buildings across the UK, including roads, railways, schools and hospitals. Its apprentices work in site, commercial, engineering and office roles.
Apprenticeships at Kier
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Level 2 and 3 apprenticeships
Business support, civil engineering, highways maintenance, customer service, building services, planning and estimating
Hands-on roles where you spend 80% of your time working and 20% on your qualification, through college or online sessions with a training provider. You need Level 2 maths and English before you finish, and your training provider helps if you don't have them yet.
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Degree apprenticeships
Construction management, quantity surveying, civil engineering, building services, electro-mechanical engineering, environmental, digital construction and design management
You end with a BSc from a university partner such as Sheffield Hallam or Coventry. Kier covers your tuition and accommodation fees, and you go to university in block weeks.
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Kier entry requirements
- Construction management and quantity surveying degree apprenticeships
- Two A levels (A to C), or a Level 3 qualification, or a T Level at merit. Studied at Sheffield Hallam University.
- Civil engineering degree apprenticeship
- 96 UCAS points from 3 A levels including maths or physics (or a Level 3 or T Level at merit with a lot of maths), plus 4 GCSEs including science and English at grade 4 and maths at grade 5. Studied at Coventry University.
- Level 2 and 3 apprenticeships
- Each role lists its own requirements. You need Level 2 maths and English before you finish, with support to get them.
Who can apply
- You need to be living in the UK, eligible to work in the UK and not in full-time education.
- All Kier apprentices join on a permanent contract, not a fixed-term one.
Our tips for Kier
- Kier says there's no single start date for its apprenticeships, so sign up for job alerts on its careers site if you're interested.
- Check the entry requirements on each degree route carefully: civil engineering asks for grade 5 maths, while construction management and quantity surveying accept a T Level at merit.
- Kier doesn't publish apprentice pay on its apprenticeships page, so ask about it at interview.
- You can apply to Kier and to university at the same time, then decide when you have offers.
Summary
- Kier offers construction apprenticeships from Level 2 up to degree level, across site, engineering, commercial and office roles.
- Every apprentice joins on a permanent contract and spends 20% of their working hours on their qualification.
- Degree apprenticeships take 4 to 5 years and end with a BSc, with tuition and accommodation fees covered.
- Kier doesn't publish apprentice pay on its apprenticeships page.
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Questions about Kier apprenticeships
Can you do a Kier degree apprenticeship as a mature student?
Yes. For mature students, Kier asks for at least five years' experience in a related career instead of the usual A level or Level 3 requirements.
Does Kier do apprenticeships?
Yes. Kier offers apprenticeships from Level 2 up to degree level, in roles such as civil engineering, quantity surveying, highways maintenance, building services and business support. Every apprentice joins on a permanent contract.
What do you need for a Kier degree apprenticeship?
It depends on the route. Construction management and quantity surveying need two A levels (A to C), a Level 3 qualification or a T Level at merit. Civil engineering needs 96 UCAS points including maths or physics, plus GCSE maths at grade 5.
How long is a Kier degree apprenticeship?
Four to five years. You end with a BSc from one of Kier's university partners, and Kier covers your tuition and accommodation fees. Our degree apprenticeships guide explains how they work.
How much do Kier apprentices get paid?
Kier doesn't publish apprentice pay on its apprenticeships page. Ask about it at interview, and compare it with the legal minimum in our apprentice pay guide.
Which other construction companies offer apprenticeships?
Balfour Beatty, Laing O'Rourke and Morgan Sindall all run construction apprenticeships. Compare them in our construction and infrastructure table.
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