Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Apprentice Planner, Assisting with CL32 Programme, KPI's and AsBuilts, communicating to the construction team (drainage and structures teams). I go out onsite with various engineers to understand the works that happen on site.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have been IFE Training and loads other courses that Costain have given me the opportunity. I have learnt my personal and soft skills in my time on the apprenticeship.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It is better than expected, my work colleagues are great people to work with. I enjoy my work and job every single day and I haven't had a day where I didn't want to go to work.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • I feel that my line manager is happy with my work and I do feel that I am getting more recognition within Costain and other construction companies. I believe my work is being overseen by hierarchy on the A14 Project which is great.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme I am on is well structured as my managers are building me over time for planner role. I have a meeting one a month for skills development in my role with my line managers.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • From the training provider I received a good amount of support for my coursework and learning. I do like the course that I am on because it is general overview of construction, so I am learning different aspects of construction.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The support that I receive from your employer is fantastic I really can't thank Costain enough for all of their support and helping me progress in my career.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My package that I receive from Costain is great for someone of my age for sure. I do feel that if my salary was to higher amount, I feel social costs and daily costs would be easier to manage. I feel that my hours are a lot and it wear me out, so having less contracted hours would help me.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • When I am not working, I compete in Karting, Martial arts and keeping fit.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Costain is a staff friendly company and they always wanting to help with your learning and development in the company.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • I would say, make sure you are ready for impossible and for anything to happen.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

March 2018


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