Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I am throughly enjoying my placement, I have learnt many new skills and it has provided me with the opportunity to gain experience in an engineering company.

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

    • All the staff at costain have been very welcoming with helping me adjust to this placement, many staff have taken the time to ensure I am understanding the tasks I have been assigned and will eagerly answer any queries I have. Not only the costain staff in my department but staff across all sections.

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

    • My line manager has been extremely supportive, this is by arranging regular meetings to ensure I understand my tasks and will answer any queries I have. Additionally all the staff were very helpful with answering any queries I had or taking the time to fully explain the process / software etc.

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

    • Throughout my placement I have been given a range of tasks and once I had completed one I would be set another ASAP.

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

    • I am fortunate with being given some responsibility at my placement, the level of responsibility was very manageable.

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

    • This placement has really benefited me with the understanding that I am in a career which I thoroughly enjoy, I have vastly improved a number of skills ie communication, teamwork and time management. The skills I have developed here will majorly assist me as I continue with my degree studies.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere is very positive. All the staff at costain have been very welcoming with helping me adjust to this placement. The client and other third party suppliers were also very welcoming and supportive.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The overall work placement was very well organised, as soon as I started work I was given a meeting to tell me what sector I was working in and some tasks that I can start.

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

    • Costain provides compulsory online training for all new employees which educates you on the Company’s values and the expectations of what is required from employees ie Data Protection and Health and Safety.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Costain has provided me with amazing experience. The staff have all been extremely welcoming and have really help me with understanding how an engineering company functions. The company has shown me that I do want to have a career in engineering and has giving me additional motivation to eventually gain charter-ship. If future employment was be offered I would whole-heartedly accept.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • During my 3 months there was only one other placement student however the employees as a whole were very sociable.

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

    • The cost of living and socialising is very similar to London prices.

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

    • There is a wide variety including many pubs, restaurants and places to walk.

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

    • Costain provide many opportunities outside work, during my 12 weeks Costain hosted a sports day for all employees. Even though it was raining it was lots of fun with lots of events on eg a smoothie bar. Additionally it had a very good atmosphere with many employees attending the event. Also, they started a social rugby and there are many onsite walking groups.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

South East

August 2019

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