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    Kier Group Reviews

    Updated 16 Oct 2019

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    3.2
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    53%
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    51%
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    Kier Group CEO Haydn Mursell (no image)
    Haydn Mursell
    100 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Good people and personalities in the site environment (good atmosphere generally)" (in 12 reviews)

    • "Provide study support, good work life balance" (in 9 reviews)

    Cons

    • "NO Overtime - Long hours to achieve earning potential advertised" (in 12 reviews)

    • "No cons keep my head down and get on with the job" (in 9 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Opportunities and Variety"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Junior Recruiter in Tempsford, England
      Recommends

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Lots of variety, no two day is the same. Several opportunities for further training and learning on the job. Very positive working environment, lots of flexibility e.g. working from home. Opportunity to visit projects, gaining understanding of something that is not necessarily part of your everyday job. Travelling the country, getting to meet lots of different people and talking about careers etc.

      Cons

      During some peak seasons in the year, daily working hours can become slightly longer than usual.

      Kier Group2019-10-07

    2. "Greate place to work"

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      Former Employee - VAT Associate in Manchester, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Kier Group full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great manager, brand new offices, generally nice colleagues and some nice benefits.

      Cons

      Rigid structure, migration to Oracle wasn't managed in a great way.

      Kier Group2019-10-09
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    3. "Great Company"

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      Former Employee - Lead Document Controller in Loughborough, England
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Kier Group full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Great company to work for with a really positive vibe. Management are always happy to help you deliver results.

      Cons

      Lack of development opportunities l.

      Advice to Management

      Quicker progression routes would benefit employees.

      Kier Group2019-10-03

    4. "Poor leadership"

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      Current Employee - Technology Engineer in Birmingham, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good people to work with, but that's pretty much it.

      Cons

      - Very bad higher management; no concept of leading by example. - Unorganised. - Bad IT/HR support. Last but not least, a very bad reputation with the clients and the sub-contractors at the same time.

      Kier Group2019-10-16

    5. "Apprentice"

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      Current Employee - Construction Apprentice 

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time

      Pros

      26 holidays per year allowance

      Cons

      Long working hours without overtime

      Kier Group2019-09-22

    6. "Generally a well managed company for its size"

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      Current Employee - Project Manager in Stanstead, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Benefits are pretty reasonable & decent company car.

      Cons

      Being a large company you can feel like just a number

      Kier Group2019-09-22

    7. "Fab"

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      Current Employee - Change Manager in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Loyalty great to work for

      Cons

      Mobility And support in learning

      Advice to Management

      None

      Kier Group2019-10-03

    8. "Positive"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Civil Engineer 

      I have been working at Kier Group full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Kier is a Flexible company

      Cons

      The graduate programme is still in it’s infancy

      Kier Group2019-09-17

    9. "Pomp and Circumstance"

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      Former Employee - Human Resources Administrator in Rushden, East Midlands, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Kier Group full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good pension scheme, strong culture

      Cons

      Everything requires a form. Genuine mental health support is lacking.

      Advice to Management

      Don't turn a blind eye to bullying, and recognise when poor performance is a stress problem rather than a capability problem.

      Kier Group2019-09-22

    10. "Great Place To Work"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - AP Team Leader in Manchester, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Kier Group full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Staff Development and training was a top priority Friendly and lively working environment Support from management team Support to be involved in process improvements and changes

      Cons

      Longer hours during difficult financial periods but that is fairly standard when working within construction

      Kier Group2019-09-05
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