Project Controls apprentice Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

I work with the project controls team on the HS2 project, the job has many aspects to it, from managing risk to planning to working with the commercial team.

10/10

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

I have been introduced to a lot of new software that I now know how to use.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love being part of the team and working collaboratively with everyone on the project.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well organised and structured.

10/10

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

There are many people within the company that are more than willing to help out with any questions that I might have, or provide any sort of training I might need to further develop myself and career.

10/10

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

All the support needed.

10/10

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

My training provider provides the theoretical aspect of the course whereas the project I am working on provides me with training for the technical skills needed to do my job.

8/10

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.)

there are many networking events to attend to help me to get to know everyone within the company.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have exceeded all my expectations of what an apprenticeship is, I could not be happier with what Skanska has provided for me and what it can provide.

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

Have good work ethic and make sure your morals and values align with Skanska.