Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I aid the team with all sorts of jobs and aspects relating to the job at hand. I overlook the site solutions business stream and dip in and out of all sites.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt analytical skills and team working skills. Working with the team has allowed me to have a better appreciation of the wide range of areas required to keep the department running.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the programme very much. I have seen a lot of new things and learnt lots too. Having been in the office and overlooking all sites, I quite enjoy the aspect of managing certain areas of the sites.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • I feel very valued. Some of the work I do is crucial to keep allow work to continue at sites. My contribution is well noted and I am praised well for the work I do.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well structured. All aspects of the programme are spot on and everything is well thought out and organized meticulously.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Lots of support. All training is available for all sorts of tasks and requirements. Training can be given very easily through an easy system.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive lots of support. There are many people with lots of knowledge that I can ask for help from and learn new things. This support was very helpful in the initial days of my entry into the business.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Not particularly well. Having to live out and having to pay for rent and many other aspects leaves it very difficult to save money and live comfortably.

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There may be opportunities, but I am unaware of them. I have not received any information regarding them if there are. A little more information would definitely be helpful.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a very good company all in all. They take care of their employees and see to it that they are happy and know what they are doing.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Read about the company well in advance and familiarize yourself with various areas of construction.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2017


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