Placement Construction Manager Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed placement. Thrown in with the site team on various short jobs. Developed skills enormously from first day to last.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I never felt treated any differently than any other permanent colleagues. Very much enjoyed spending tine with site team even out of hours. Working away from home was also enjoyable.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I always had support available if required both from management and site team.

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

    • At the start the days seem long as your responsibilities are invariably minimal. As you develop your knowledge days become shorter! As with any job some stages are busier than others and require more input from yourself.

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

    • By completion of placement I was a an equal member of the team on a large project with overall responsibility for a large area & value. Something I very much appreciated and am proud of achieving completion on.

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

    • I am yet to see what skills will help with my degree; certainly time keeping and work hours. In terms of beyond I will be on the graduate scheme in which this year will certainly be beneficial.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Team changes with which project you are assigned to usually. Very good atmosphere to work in. I have often said I enjoyed what I do but as equally enjoyed from the people I do it with.

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

    • Very well organised from the London office however working regionally has its difficulties with meeting up and attending various events.

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

    • I have completed various courses including first aid at work among other more minor internal training modules. I have not managed to complete my SMSTS however I will do this on my return after uni.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

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

    • I have agreed to return on the grad scheme. Highly rated 2 year scheme and also attractive salary.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to working regionally it was difficult to socialise with other placement students working in London. We did however climb mount Snowdon together to raise money for charity.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I managed to work at home, this kept costs minimal. Travel costs were also paid by mileage.

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

    • When working away we often went out with site team (most nights!)

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

    • Nothing spectacular.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Property Development

North West

July 2016

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