Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role focuses on procurement, commercial management and estimating project costs. This involves supplier negotiations over payments and contract terms, tendering for goods and services, and producing cost plans for construction.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed a variety of skills including negotiation, contract practice, and infrastructure/construction knowledge.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme is extremely rewarding and has given me exceedingly bright career prospects. The process has been enjoyable.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • I am often relied upon and this is shown by the projects I am tasked with.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There is a lack of autonomy, however the all of the tools I need to succeed are available to me.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider makes it very clear to me, who I need to talk to for certain issues and advice.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer takes an interest in my development and supports me when requested.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • For my age group the salary is agreeable, however The experience I have would likely attract a higher paid role.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, these are constantly communicated to me when available.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company is extremely fair and places a huge amount of importance on the wellbeing of their employees.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • Prove that as an individual you are proactive, can work safely professional and aim to produce the best standard of work.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Accounting, Business Operations, Engineering, Legal/Law, Finance

East Midlands

May 2018


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