KIER GROUP PLC

(the "Company")

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

The Company was informed on 27 April 2016 that, also on 27 April 2016, Mr Alastair Gordon-Stewart, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities, sold 1,072 ordinary shares in the capital of the Company ("Shares") at a price of £12.31 per Share.  Following this transaction, Alastair Gordon-Stewart has interests in 1,564 Shares (or 0.002% of the Company's issued share capital).

This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.4R(1)(a) of the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For enquiries, please contact:

Beth Melges

Deputy Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)1767 640 111