Undergraduate Quantity Surveyor Review

by John Sisk and Son Ltd

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued to a certain extent, and liked helping them out when they needed my assistance.

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

    • When ever I would ask for help or guidance they would give me support.

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

    • At the beginning of the placement year I hardly done much because of a project that we were due to start on falling through. When I got moved to another site I was given a bit more work to do but even then there were days that I hardly had anything to do. Now that I'm coming to the end of the placement year I've been given a bit more work and responsibility which I prefer.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Towards the end, I have been given more responsibility. However I did want to take over a package, like promised, but never actually got shown how to handle packages properly.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think my experience will assist me greatly in my degree studies because I have been able to see the project happen before my eyes and have been given the opportunity to interact with all the people involved in the project. I have also been given the chance to attend presentations and workshops held by other companies which I found thoroughly interesting which gave me a wider insight to the construction industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was great in the office and everyone was very friendly.

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

    • I think if I had been put on the project that I have finished my placement year on first it would of been a more organised placement. However, I waited around for a month or so to be put onto a live project.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company provided many opportunities for training and development which were all very satisfying.

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

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Having worked alongside graduates on the graduate programme, they have all been happy with their experiences which makes it more appealing for me to come back to the organisation in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2017

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