Strategic Planner Review

by Buro Happold

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • -I enjoyed my placement, as I now feel more confident that working in engineering consulting/urban analytics is a key interest of mine - It inspired me to reach out to international offices in LA and New York, for study abroad year

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

    • - I felt values as I was given big responsibility to develop own methodology, and relied on for my own initiative and research to decide the best course of action - Team members asked insightful questions and needed meaningful, researched responses. - I was directly questioned when certain questions remained unanswered as people valued my response.

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

    • - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was helpful in introducing me to GIS plugns, and other members of SMART to gain appreciation of spatial work BH does - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] helpful in giving tips on how to use software - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] incredibly supportive with advice - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] with support when contacting global Senior Partners - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] when asked about work in Detroit and potential contacts across the world, help with dissertation ideas - [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] for organising meeting about current research project

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

    • I delivered input for three projects during a 4 week placement, which meant I was particularly busy and often worked additional hours. However, because the projects were immensely enjoyable I did not mind this.

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

    • Given big responsibility to develop own methodology, and relied on for my own initiative and research to decide the best course of action.

    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 believe the technical skills developed during the placement will support me through my degree. To evidence this, I am applying for BuroHappold to sponsor me through my final research project, as the technical analysis is relevant to both my degree and the current work BuroHappold Cities team conducts. - Develop appreciation for work in an engineering firm - Develop GIS analysis skills - Understand how to maintain/develop client relationships - Work with a variety of cities, with different environmental issues, and cultures

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The team were used to having interns so the level of responsibility and work I was given was perfect. However the placement could be improved by: - Have a better handover system when intern leaves and another member of staff needs to pick up work. - Organise more in house socials for BH interns to get together, not just YEF. After first day did not see some of the intern cohort again. - Get interns to directly input into YEF events. Could bring fresh ideas to social calendar.

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

    • The firm allowed me to face challenges and overcome them. For example I: o Experienced high level client call discussing project bid in Abu Dhabi (leisure development 3 mill sq meters). o Discussed different client dynamics and challenges when working with less experienced clients who have a desire to work quickly. o Discussed how to manage clients who want fast development, and implement an informed, evidence-based masterplan

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Working in BuroHappold is appealling because of its flexibility. I have the opportunity to work and study for a part time masters, which would advance my technical skills in the field. In addition to this, I am able to travel to different offices to work and understand the different types of projects and the process through which city teams respond.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • YEF was good and organised several events during the summer months. In addition to this the BBQs worked well and were a good chance to socialise.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education/Teaching, Engineering, Environmental Science, Market Research, Property Management, Government, Science

London

September 2017

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