Internship Review at Amey

The Role

Role Description

Preparing scheme documents which contain all drawings and calculations necessary construction on site.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given a great deal of invaluable experience and all my colleagues were very approachable whenever I was unsure about anything.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We were treated as permanent employees within the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Line manager ensured I always had plenty of work to get on with. He went through tasks in detail to make sure i knew exactly what I was meant to be doing.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There were very few occasions when I wasn't trying to make a deadline to complete a design. It never became too much to deal with though.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was delagated my own road design projects to complete and handover for construction

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I gained a lot of invaluable experience. The placement gave me an insight into the many stages of the design process.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most people were very friendly and approachable

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was clear that much thought and planning had been put in when I was delagated the various tasks.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This was my second summer placement with the company and I really appreciate the oppertunity that they have given me.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I would happily return next year if givin then option

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most of the students knew each other from the previous years placement however those who started this year got on well with us all. We arranged a couple of nights out over the course of the placement.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Glasgow is probably on a par with other large cities like Edinburgh or Manchester

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Average

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Regularly played five a side football with colleagues

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?

I recommend a placement with Amey

Review 16/22 for Amey

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