On-site Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5

The Role

3.6
The Company

3.9
The Culture

3.5

The Role

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

Very enjoyable. A good insight into the real world of working. Was able to expand my knowledge in areas of my choosing (such as excel, AutoCAD).

4/5

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

After a couple of weeks, I was trusted with more and more complex work. Towards the end, I was the only site engineer overlooking a section of the works.

4/5

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

Worked closely as part of a team, sharing ideas and working through problems together.

5/5

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

Unexpected delays to the works meant the majority of the work was in the office, but there was still alot to be done.

4/5

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

In the last couple of weeks I was given control over my own section of work on site. Felt very well respected and responsible for the work.

3/5

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

Learnt alot about how the company works, expanded my knowledge of several computer programs which will undoubtedly be useful in my future career.

4/5

The Company

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

Large office, but spacious and never too loud. Could happily approach anyone with a question. Good level of general chat amongst doing work also.

4/5

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

I was able to start early with no problems. This did however upset the schedule for doing the placement tasks set for me, and I was unable to do one or two of them.

4/5

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

No formal training, but the placement is seen as training in the role I would be expected to join the company in when I graduate.

4/5

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

Subsidised Canteen

National Travel

4/5

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

Very good, as my second placement with the company, hopefully very likely to be offered a graduate job with them. They also have a good scheme set up to help graduates become chartered.

5/5

The Culture

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

Was with another placement student, but never got to meet any of the other students. i think a round up session at the end of the placement would be good to meet some of the students again and see what they have been doing. A conference call was made doing a similar thing, but presentations in person are more interesting and enjoyable.

4/5

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

N/A. Company paid for travel to work every day, so I lived at my parental home and commuted each day.

4/5

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

N/A (see above).

4/5

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

Yes. A couple of Friday evening trips to the pub which I was unable to attend. Also, some of the guys played 5-a-side but as I commuted every day, I was unable to play.

4/5

Report this review