Student Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed being back at the same project in a different phase. I learnt a lot and was great to meet some more people to network with.

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

    • I was made to feel welcome from the beginning and was trusted with packages of works.

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

    • I was able to get some really helpful advice regarding chartership and also advice on dissertation projects that would be suitable for me.

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

    • There was more than one placement student/apprentice which meant the work was spread between us. This meant that I was not always as busy I would have liked to have been.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a package of works and trusted with this works, despite not being particularly large scale, it was really useful to see the works through until completion.

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

    • The surveying especially will help me with my degree and modules in future. The placement will be very beneficial for future work post graduation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really great atmosphere in the office, everyone was delightful to work with and were extremely helpful when answering any questions I had

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

    • I was busy most of the time, but didn't always have work to do- hence I had to ask for some more work to do. Overall it was well organised and I had substantial pieces of work to complete and get involved with.

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

    • I completed the 6151 tunnel entry training whilst on my placement, and was given some help with paperwork involved with chartership

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very keen to work for the company once I graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Being based in London it was easy to be able to go for a drink or socialise after work with work colleagues.

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

    • Cost of living in London is very expensive, so I opted for a longer commute but living at home with my parents. London prices for socialising are also expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife in London is very good, but was unable to enjoy much of it due to my long commute.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were some sporting activities organised for after work and also some social events and pub visits.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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