Site Civil Engineer Review

by Laing O'Rourke

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I have enjoyed my responsibilities and the work environment.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have always got the help I needed from the senior engineers, even when my questions were not of the highest quality.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was very busy every day from 8 am - 6 pm. The site I was working at was relatively a large and busy one.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibility than I expected to have. However you get more responsibility as you prove your capabilities.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have gained invaluable construction experience.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Office was busy generally but also enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The summer placement programme is structured quite well and it is designed to maximise the utility interns get from the experience.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, I have gained several good friends.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked in London so the prices were quite high. Socialising between summer interns and graduate engineers is a positive bonus.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

October 2016

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