There are two programmes – a four year programme for those from a construction related degree and a two year programme for those interested in business management. More details can be found under the graduates section.

This scheme allows you to earn while gaining a formal qualification. Partnering with Oxford Brookes University, this is a three year programme that has increasing industry-wide recognition and will form the basis of your career or help further study should you be interested. See the Foundation Degree Programme section of this site for more information.

There are two schemes – apprenticeship or the foundation programme. Applications are made to local offices and more details can be found in the other ways in section of this site.

Yes, but only if you’re in your first year or about to start your degree. Have a look at the other ways in section of this site for more detail.

It’s best to express your interest as early as possible, as competition is intense. Why not use the summer holidays before you start your final year for A-levels (or equivalent) to get in contact and pull together your CV and covering letter?

Absolutely. While we do accept applications from graduates who have completed their degree within the last two years, we’re looking for those who want to seize opportunities. And fast. You’ll need to apply in October of your final year, to get a place for the following summer.

We’re serious about injecting new talent to our business and this has varied from 40 to over 100 each year.

We’ve tried to make it easy. To apply for sponsorship or immediate graduate vacancies, click on the apply now button to the right – search for a relevant role and then fill out the application form and attach your CV. For apprenticeships and foundation applications, please contact your local branch (see the 'Our locations' section of this site). The Graduate Development Programme will go live in October subject to vacancies. You can see more detail by clicking on the apply now button to the right.

If you’ve completed an online application form, you’ll receive an automated response to acknowledge receipt. We’ll then let you know within 14 days as to whether you’re through to the next stage.

The graduate development programme or business management programme commence either 1 July or 1 September. If awarded sponsorship, you’ll have a day’s induction at our main office in Tempsford Hall, Bedfordshire at the beginning of September.

We’re looking for someone who already upholds our values without knowing them (you’ll find these throughout this site and our main corporate site). You’ll also need to prove a genuine passion for Kier and what we’re trying to achieve, which will be supported by a relevant qualification.

For the graduate development programme, you’ll need at least a 2:1 or higher qualification on an accredited degree relevant to the position being advertised. Typically we look for quantity surveying, civil engineering, design & build or construction management, although we will consider other areas. For the business management programme, we’re looking for a degree (2:1) that supports someone’s commitment to developing their management skills.

Yes, however you must be eligible to live and work permanently in the UK without restriction. Any application and securing of relevant work permit must be secured before starting.