Quantity Surveyor Review
by Costain
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
3.8
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The Company
3.8
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The Culture
3.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed my placement, the project was an interesting iconic major project happening in London.
Was given lots of responsibility over a short period of time. I felt my opinions were appreciated, recognised and treated as a positive solution to the project.
Was left to do my own work and solve problems myself. Help was usually available when I requested it however sometimes had to wait and chase people up.
Varies, never super busy. Some days I had deadlines and some days I rattled around with little to do. Due to the nature of the work it was difficult to take on more work. Towards the last week I have found it hard to fill the days with continuous work.
I was given lots of responsibility, once I proved I was capable to undertake the work. Generally treated as equal to the team with my suggestions and opinions listened to I did not feel I was out of my depth.
Undertook some relevant training that will help with my final year of university. Learnt general day to day roles and responsibilities and understood about commercial procedures required to successfully manage works packages.
The Company
I was a JV meaning that two contractors were delivering the scheme. The atmosphere in the office was positive with many people of common interests and working to successfully deliver the scheme.
Generally the placement is well run. Contact with HR and head office is there with the costain checking that everything on the placement is going well. Innovation tasks are undertaken with some tasks being relevant and interesting and others being pointless and a onerous addition.
The company paid for me to undertake SMSTs training which is recognised safety certification within the industry. I also undertook relevant job training.
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Offered an interview at the end of placement, initial feedback seems to suggest I have been recommended for a graduate position. However, I am yet to receive any formal paperwork to confirm this.
The Culture
Not bad, lots of placement students and graduates from both contractors. We had one large social where a free bar was provided and also had a 7 a side kick around on Tuesdays after work.
Didn't live in London
Good
7 a side football, sports day and lots of voluntary causes were pushed to be undertaken within working hours as part of costains voluntary pledge.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
London
September 2016
