Student Mechanical Building Services Engineer Review

by Hoare Lea

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Short term (4 week) Summer placement at their London office. Joined a team of MEP building service engineers working on the Blackfriars development in London.Rec

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

    • Because of the short period of time I was with the company, I was not able to contribute as much as I would've liked in terms of useful work. Colleagues, however, always made sure I had interesting and relevant work to do and involved me in all aspects of the project.

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

    • Excellent.

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Received a lot of exposure to the building services sector. Gained a range new skills. Pretty good considering how long I was with the company for.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Colleagues were all nice and friendly. A good scene.

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

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

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • I am looking to join Hoare Lea upon graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Played company football every Wednesday. Went to lunch with team on Fridays. Good.

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

    • London is very expensive.

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

    • London

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

    • Company football team.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Architecture, Property Development

London

November 2012

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