Site Engineer Review

by Costain

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was placed on-site for a Crossrail project. Was really enjoyable and the learning curve was very steep.

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

    • Was given small but important responsibilities on site such as setting out the pile positions, checking reinforcement cages etc. So was valued well

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

    • They were really patient and friendly with me and answered all my questions.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Depended on Siteworks. Was not busy throughout but somedays were busier than others.

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

    • Was manageable enough to learn. Plus was always under supervision so anything mistake was rectified quickly.

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

    • Definitely professionalism and project management skills should help me for my remaining two years of study.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Was relaxed, friendly and professional.

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

    • Very well organised right from the induction day to setting objectives and reviews with line manager.

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

    • Not so much on personal training as I was only there for 2 months

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

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

    • Very appealing especially with the great work culture embedded within the company

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were lot of socials weekly or monthly

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

    • Was in London so a bit expensive

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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