Quantity Surveyor Review

by JN Bentley

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • It exceeded my expectations. I gained responsibilities and a great deal of experience throughout whilst working in a friendly and fun environment. as a whole my placement at JN Bentley was very enjoyable, but challenging at the same time

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

    • JN Bentley gives you a lot of responsibility. I got involved in various projects and got the recognition I deserved from my colleagues. At JN Bentley if you work hard you will be rewarded within the company .

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

    • During my placement I could always speak to my line manager as I built a good working relationship which made it easy to communicate as I was working in high pressured environment.

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

    • I was very busy throughout my placement and enjoyed working hard to manage my workload. My first 4 months of the placement was about learning the system and gaining new skills. As I gained the experienced I was given more responsibility which kept me busy

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

    • A lot of responsibility.

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

    • Placement year has prepared for life after graduation. I know what to expect when entering a professional environment.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very sociable

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

    • Very organised! Never had to worry about doing anything myself. I was given a placement handbook on my first day and pursued to fill that out with my line manager throughout my placement.

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

    • JN Bentley offers you sponsorship if you do well in your placement.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The future employment prospects are appealing . Great incentives and competitive pay. There are clear opportunity’s to progress.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes I made good friends during my placement that I will be sure to keep in touch with.

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

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

    • Poor Nightlife

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes they were plenty of opportunities 5-a-side football on a Monday was something I enjoyed. Members in the office were always out and about doing different things, in which, i was always invited.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Property Development

East Midlands

December 2018

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