Planner Review

by Laing O'Rourke

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Assistant Planner at Bond Street Station upgrade, my role includes coordinating subcontractor activities on site, and updating the program to build and recording progress of subcontractors.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have begun to learn to use Primavera P6, which I use when creating new scopes of work and updating the existing program to build, I have developed my confidence when talking and communicating with people.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is enjoyable, a good atmosphere in the office, and I am given responsibility which makes me feel valued.

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?

    • Get praised for good work and using initiative, would not be valued externally.

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It could be better, the cadet modules and logbook can be confusing and there is no clear targets.

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • The university I go to on day release could be better, some lecturers seem far less knowledgable than others.

    4/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Provide good training and opportunities, feel I can approach my line manager with any problems.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well, my travel is paid for and they offer relocation costs to other members who live far away.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not really

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Large and varied projects, but there can be a struggle with work/life balance.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?

    • make sure the project and business unit you are placed on is something you enjoy.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Central London & City

January 2016

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