Planner Review

by Skanska

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Planning in construction involves creating and managing schedules of works in a form of a Gantt Chart. Programme of works is an important tool for tracking progress and reporting the status of a project.

9/10

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

I have learnt how to structure the data I collect to enable more efficient analysis and reporting. I also learnt how to create dashboards which help communicate information with the project team.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme gives enough time to complete the projects and learning. There are plenty of resources available and communication with the coach is very easy. All workshops are very interactive and informative.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was structured well and enabled me to slowly introduce the new skills into my every day responsibilities. The communication through email was regular, including reminders and updates. All projects came with instructions and requirements description that helped to ensure it meets the programme standards.

9/10

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

My employer ensured this opportunity is communicated to all employees. I was given enough time to complete the programme and assistance with finding data sets for all the projects. My line manager was present in all progress reviews and provided assistance when necessary.

10/10

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

The training provider was quick to answer any queries with regards to the application and any questions during the programme. There was plenty of resources provided in a form of a personal portal, community blog, webinars and extra benefits.

9/10

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

The Data Literacy programme helped me to gain the necessary knowledge to be able to manage data more efficiently and provide more in depth analysis. The new skills are also crucial for me to be able to achieve my personal development goals and the company goals.

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.)

There are plenty of networking events and groups which provide opportunities to share knowledge and socialise.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Skanska has great values and cares for their employees. The company ensures that everyone gets equal opportunities to develop in their job roles.

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

Have a look at the website and read through the company values and goals. Do not be afraid to get in touch and ask questions.