Placement Year Review at Morgan Sindall

The Role

Role Description

Assisting the project team on site.
Data collection and maintaining company policies and procedures (health and safety/ environmental etc.)
General package/area management.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Extremely beneficial in terms of strengthening University knowledge with real practical experience, and great opportunity to earn some money and make contacts for your future career.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

As the company is founded on project based work, you very quickly become part of a team, and if you show initiative - can create a position for yourself that others within the team will value.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

The construction industry has a reputation for testing you with a sink or swim approach, it can be daunting coming from a University setting, however it does force you to realize your own ability.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Mainly a good balance, always plenty to do (occasionally perhaps to higher demand) - but always a variety of tasks to keep work stimulating.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

By the end of the year, similar levels of responsibility to other members of the permanent team.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

already proving a massive help!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

highly pressurized, and not a great deal of social interaction

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

half and half - the beginning and end were very well managed, however contact was lost with any form of placement structure during the middle months - simply working as part of the team. (good and bad)

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

involved in outside training, and given every chance to attend internal workshops and conferences

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Company Car
• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Above 25 days holiday

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

90% sure of a job, however due to current industry situation - cannot be totally sure! - secured very good sponsorship!

Other Information

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

not great!

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Central london so very expensive to live / long hours and mixed project team did not promote socila scene!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Central London :-)

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Not that I was told about!

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Be prepared to work hard - you are very quickly deemed one of the team and therefor have to work just like one of the team! If you get stuck in however, it can be a massively rewarding experience!

Review 7/19 for Morgan Sindall

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