Placement student Review

by Atkins

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have gained an invaluable experience and knowledge that I could not have gotten in University. I have been enjoying working with Atkins. Atkins gives me opportunity to learn from the best.

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

    • Since first day that I joined everyone has been friendly and very helpful to me.

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

    • My line manager has been very helpful whenever I have a question about anything, he assissted me and helped me as to where I can find the required information.

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

    • During my placement year I have been working on 2 projects. One of them was CRL Farringdon Station. Whyle I was working on this project I was very busy as there were many deadlines to reach, thereore I often ended up working quite late. I experienced balanced office hours while working on the other project.

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

    • Atkins has given me a big responsibility for a placement student. I have been designing secondary steel and masonry structures as well as designed RC design intent for piled raft foundation slab.

    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 developed my design skills, which are going to help me in future when I will be doing designs. But more importantly I have gained invaluable experience in planning and organisation skills as it is extremely important to organise your work and time efficiently.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • One word - Friendly! This best describes office environment I was working in.

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

    • Very well organised placement. I felt that there is a plan in place for my placement at all times.

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

    • Yes, as I have been attending CPD seminars which had been hosted somewhere further away and company allways supported me financially in terms of travel expenses.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

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

    • I would really like to return to Atkins after graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we have had socials within team.

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

    • I have been living close London, so living costs were quite high.

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

    • There are local pubs and London is not far away.

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

    • Yes, I got involved with Atkins badminton club. There were many more sports clubs available.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Architecture, Civil Engineering

London

June 2014

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