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

I'm a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, who is currently working at Ivor Grove Site, Doncaster. This site is a 50 New Build Development. On a daily basis I interact internally with my mentor, site manager, project manager, labourer and externally with subcontractors. I'm currently sending out different trades for tender and processing orders with subcontractors.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I'm currently studying Quantity Surveying Degree at Leeds Beckett alongside my job so my Quantity Surveying knowledge is increasing theoretically and practically. My onsite construction knowledge is developing as I am out on site occasionally. My IT skills are developing as I am working on my laptop daily. To date I haven't done much training.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme, as I like the team I'm working with and the overall programme is meeting my expectations.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Equans?

As my time at Engie is increasing I am beginning to feel more valued within my team.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was slightly rushed at the beginning, which delayed the start of the course. A training plan was created for the first 3 months which worked. My programme from January18 was full time Quantity Surveyor which I am currently doing now with my mentor.

5/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

To date I haven't required much support but I know my manger and mentor are very helpful.

5/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I haven't required much support but I know if I required any support it would be easily assessable for any colleague.

5/10

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

I am currently working out at Ivor Grove which is close to where I live so that is very helpful in terms of travel costs, however Uni is in Leeds which isn't the closest of locations. For my age I think my salary and package is reasonable.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I am not aware of any opportunities outside of work at this present time.

5/10

9. Would you recommend Equans to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Engie is a good progressive company to work for which holds a great team to work with.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Equans?

I would advise anyone applying to Engie to say confident, and research Engie. I had 1 interview and no assessment, during the interview I was asked a variety of questions which involved what I know, my previous experience and my goals. I thought these questions were reasonable.

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