Placement Building Services Review

by Buro Happold

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable placement, I learned many new skills and felt very comfortable in the working environment

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

    • I felt like a productive member of the team and felt included in the social activities

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

    • I was supported really well by those around me. Any questions that I had were answered quickly and satisfactorily

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

    • I was busy nearly all the time but not to the extent where I felt under pressure or stressed. There were consistently new projects to be involved in when others where completed

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

    • I was given just the right amount of responsibility to the point where I had my job and I did not feel overwhelmed but had plenty to get along with.

    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 gained a much greater understanding of the iterative process between engineering and architecture and how the two work together to create complex projects. This I will be able to take forwards into any future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Enjoyable and professional, Everyone was good-natured and friendly. focused on work but in no way oppressive

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

    • Seamless, No problems whatsoever

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

    • They had plenty of CPD and training events to attend If I had asked for more I am sure it would have been given

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I would love to come back and work at Buro Happold. The company and culture of the place impressed me greatly. I was lucky enough to sit in on an 18 month review of the companies working practices during the placement and what was clear was the emphasis on quality rather than quantity of work and the commitment to challenging and interesting projects. I have a great deal of respect for a company that challenges itself and it's employees.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of sporting activities and social events I wish I could have been around longer to get involved in more.

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

    • Pretty pricey for pubs and bars but sporting activities were cheap

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

    • Bath has decent pubs and bars and plenty to do. Bristol is a short train ride away also if you want more to do

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

    • More activities than I had time for. If I was around longer I would love to get involved in more.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2015

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