Student Engineer, Structures Department Review

by Amey

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Amey. Before I started I was a bit disapointed that I would have little time to myself during the break from uni however it's provided me with great experience and I would definetly consider applying again next year. The summer has flown in because I've enjoyed myself so much.

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

    • I have found all the colleagues to be very friendly and approachable. They are always happy to take time to answer any questions I have had and they have allocated work that gets me involved with their projects.

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

    • Like my colleagues, they have always been happy to take time to answer any questions and point me in the right direction.

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

    • I have always been involved with some sort of work over the summer. Whenever a job was nearing completion, something else would always come up. As a result of this I have had a varied range of worthwhile experience.

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

    • I was very suprised at the amount of responsibility that I was given during the placement. Having just completed 1st year at Uni I was suprised to get the placement in the 1st place. I have had reports submitted to the client, been required to make decisions on suitability of contractors and I've been responsible for preparing important contractual documents.

    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 skills I have learned will be invaluable towards my development. This is my first experience of working in the industry and it has definetly prepared me for the future. Some of the graduates have been going over important ICE membership criteria with us which will definetly give us an advantage when looking for jobs in the future and ultimately gaining proffesional status.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office had a friendly atmosphere. It is split up into relativley small departments and everyone was willing to help each other out.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well organised. The students were all split so they could assist graduates and senior engineers with their jobs. This meant we were all getting 1st hand experience of important projects.

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

    • As I have already mentioned, a couple of the graduates have spent a good deal of time going over ICE documents with us so we are aware of what is involved in gaining professional accreditation. Amey have also given me a great deal of responsibility which will definatly help me development.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Having experienced the varied work that Amey do, I would definatly consider applying in the future. There is a good balance of varried office and site work within this organisation so neither becomes repetitave.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I've got to know all the other students well. The traffic survey that we carried out in England was a good oppertunity to socialise with them. We plan to stay in touch after the placement is finished.

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

    • It is pretty average in comparison to other places I've experienced. I was able to live at home which kept living costs to a minimum

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • This nightlife can be pretty good in Glasgow but it is a bit quieter over the summer months with many of the students returning home.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There has been a few social activities such as talent show, hillwalks, nights out organised.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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