Over 45 Kier sites, depots and offices opened to support Open Doors 2024 to give people a taste of what we do, and show how great a career in our industry can be!
Kier is a partner for Open Doors, an annual event run by Build UK. The event goes ‘behind the site hoardings’ to showcase the range of careers available in the construction industry with projects ranging from tunnels to skyscrapers, as well as a wide range of virtual experiences. Each year we open sites across the country, and welcome hundreds of visitors from local schools, colleges and communities. Open Doors is a great opportunity for us to break down some of the stereotypes associated with the construction industry and encourage people into a possible career. The events are open to anyone with an interest in finding out more, but we focus on targeting schools, colleges and underrepresented groups to inspire the next generation of apprentices and graduates.
In November 2023 we opened the doors of Manbre Wharf, Hammersmith to host an exclusive preview event to launch Open Doors 2024. A group of students from Fulham Cross Academy were given an exclusive insight into what a career in construction might look like as they toured the site in Hammersmith and put their questions to our team.
The students studying construction and DT at the STEM specialist school in Fulham heard from six of our apprentices currently on emerging talent programmes across Kier. Programmes include Level 2 - 3 apprenticeships, Degree apprenticeships and Graduate schemes.
Watch our overview video to learn more:
"We had an incredible time visiting the site. Getting to interact with professionals and see the team work in action was inspiring."
Manbre Wharf
"A highly informative and inspiring tour for our engineering students. Andy was brilliant with his valuable insights into construction. Our students are now seriously considering a career in construction."
Carew Academy
