Assistant Project Manager Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I attend college once a week on a Monday, then the other four days my role is office and site-based. I quote work and manage operations and contractors whilst liaising with clients and contractors

9/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills. How to manage people, how to read construction information, how to organise and plan work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it because I'm learning and developing all the time. And for me to progress through Skanska these qualifications are going to be beneficial. There is a lot of work involved during my personal time but i know this will benefit me for the future.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well organised from a Skanska perspective. Skanska are supportive and encouraging. From an apprenticeship side of things its very well organised from my assessor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]. However, I feel derby college where I attend my lecturers there is room for improvement.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Skanska do support me, they give me time out to concentrate on college an d apprenticeship work. There are a lot of people where I work who are willing to help. Although I would like to shadow managers more to get extra experience

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The support is good.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel my training helps me perform better at work

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes there are professional networking events

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because they are supportive, willing to invest in your future and provide you with the support you need. Skanska also offer good opportunities. I would say Skanska are a very good organisation.

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

Show that your willing to learn, develop and progress.