Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • It was good fun, and an enjoyable insight into civil engineering. It would have been more enjoyable if it was site based rather than in the office.

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

    • All work I did was used and valued.

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

    • I could ask anyone for help and they would be there to answer my questions.

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

    • Due to it being near the end of the ECI phase, there wasn't as much to do as maybe if the project was on site, however I was still kept busy with work.

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

    • Looking forward to a site based placement where tasks I'm given will affect the permanent works.

    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 a module on highways engineering at university this year, so my experience with traffic management should help quite a bit.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of people, all desks were full.

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

    • Placement was far from my home, but accommodation expenses were paid.

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

    • Hopefully put on the graduate scheme after the placement and given a sponsorship at university.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • Seems like a very good company to work for for graduate engineers.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Went on a couple of social events paid for by the company.

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

    • Preston, very cheap.

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

    • Didn't go out in the evenings much, except to the pub.

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

    • I helped organise 5-a-side football, everyone was up for socialising outside of work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

August 2013

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