Assistant Engineer Review

by Laing O'Rourke

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was given a lot of opportunity and responsibility on my placement which made my job very enjoyable.

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

    • I felt very valued as senior members of staff would look to me for advice and help with a variety of problems and they all treated me with respect.

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

    • They pushed me when it was needed, and listened to when i had any issues. Especially given how busy the project was.

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

    • Most days i was extremely busy however in the first few weeks of the placement it was slightly slow but i feel that is the nature with any placement

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

    • A lot of responsibility was given to me and i was trusted to lead meetings if senior staff were not there and i was also given the opportunity to develop my ideas which i believed would help the project.

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

    • The project was very helpful for a number of skills. The section i worked on was environmental mitigation, which is not closely linked to civil engineering however i have a great understanding of constraints on any project.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Lovely and friendly office which i would highly recommend to anyone to do a placement in.

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

    • I was given a well planned job with plenty of room to grow which benefited me greatly.

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

    • I was put on multiple training days, all of which benefited me. In particular the insights training which is a detailed personality test and the quality work shop.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Travel loan
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing as i have the opportunity to progress within the company and i know that Laing O'Rourke are keen on ensuring its graduates achieve their chartership quickly.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there were meals out, pub quizzes, team drinks etc. Very good atmosphere in the office. I also started a 5 a side weekly game.

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

    • Birmingham is not cheap but it is not extremely expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of restaurants bars and clubs in the area, so plenty to do.

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

    • Plenty to do in Birmingham would recommended the area to any placement student.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering, Property Development, Environmental Science

West Midlands

September 2018

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