Assistant Building Surveyor Review
by Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
4.5
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Culture
3.8
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
- 7. Would you recommend Michael Dyson Associates Ltd to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Overview
Day to day tasks can include being on site carrying out stock condition or validation surveys or working with power tools carrying out structural investigations. Some days are spent in the office catching up on paperwork.
Skills
I have really developed my CAD skills, my skills on software such as excel and I have gained so much knowledge from the structural investigations about the construction of buildings. I have also developed my knowledge on a range of subjects thanks to the wide array of CPD events MDA offer.
Responsibilities
I was given a lot of responsibility and was allowed to complete work on site on my own, not just shadow another colleague.
Support & Guidance
I received a lot of support, I was mainly working on my own across the country but the project managers were always available on the other end of the phone if needed. If there was something I was not comfortable doing on my own MDA would make sure I was accompanied by a colleague until I felt confident to carry out the job.
Culture
Very hardworking, with lots of long hours. However, colleagues were always approachable and up for a laugh. Social events were non existent during my placement year however this was due to the covid 19 pandemic, I was told normally there are staff parties and social events etc.
Your Impressions
I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge during my placement year which will benefit me a lot going into my final year at Uni and the start of my career. I have been trusted to work on my own on surveying projects and worked across the country for numerous clients. However, working up and down the country does have drawbacks such as long working hours and being away from home.
Yes
Try and work on as many projects as you can to gain as much knowledge as possible.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Surveying
Yorkshire and Humberside
June 2021
