Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Cadet Planner Document Snags Team None Identify Snags

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Civil Engineering Degree Role specific Programs e.g. Asta Communication Skills How the construction industry operates on a day to day basis

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Enjoy working with my team

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • Valued by my manager Valued by my team

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • 3 day induction Varies forms of support e.g. Manager, Team, Programme

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Some support from university but often not helpful

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • When I ask I am almost always immediately provided with an answer. I can approach anyone in my team and my manager

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • In my current state my I believe that my salary is acceptable but if I were living away from home then I don't believe it would be enough

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a fair amount e.g. Charity events, Football team

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • If you want a career in the construction industry then I would highly recommend this programme as it provides you with the opportunity to enter the workplace early whilst going to university.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Be confident and enjoy the application process! Be prepared to be thrown in at the deep end and be able to stay afloat


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Wales

June 2015


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