Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Assisting with all commercial duties, working closely with the Commercial Manager. Responsible for over 30 subcontractors some of which have values in excess of £1 million. Responsibilities include variations, valuations,payment notices, package management, instructions, EFCs and labour monitoring. Also contributing towards cost and cash flow forecasting and any other commercial duties required.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Variations, valuations,payment notices, package management, instructions, EFCs and labour monitoring. Cost & Cash Flow

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Great cohort, meeting new people across the breadth of the company. Great exposure to different parts of the business and people.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • Achievements and hard work rewarded well.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • First cohort so experienced some early teething problems. More structured and organised from 3rd year onwards.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Very well supported throughout both from the programme and direct line manager.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Very well supported.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Competitive package and meets expectations.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Company annual events

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Strong & Supportive company. Continuous push for development, exposure and increased experience.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Its a long 5 years but well worth the hard work in the end.


Details

School Leaver Programme

East Midlands

July 2015


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