Trainee Environmental and Sustainability Advisor Review

by Skanska

Rating

8.8/10

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

My role involves ensuring environmental compliance across the infrastructure project I work on. This includes conducting inspections to pick out key environmental hazards and communicating with the site team to rectify these hazards and mitigate any chance of environmental incidents on site.

9/10

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

Communication, Confidence, Adaptability.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the fast - paced work environment and the fact that everyday is different.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured, I have clear outlets of support from: my line manager, members of my team, my university cohort, the emerging talent team and my fellow apprentices at Skanska.

9/10

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

10/10

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

7/10

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

6/10

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company, very wide range of opportunities.

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

Be confident, but also show you are someone who will listen to other people's views. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Pick out key skills from the job description and apply them to relevant experience you have.