Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am training to be a planning engineer. I shadow Planners on sites and complete various tasks for them. I take part in producing presentations for Bid's that are worth millions, and do take ups on site to review the progress of the construction sequence of the job.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Learned and develop various IT skills, such as becoming more competent with Excel and PDF; along side learning new software like ASTA Power project. I am currently doing a degree in Project management, paid for by the company.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • massively.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • very valued, they invest millions into their Cadets.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very structured, we have large modules to complete which highlight our progress and where we need to improve.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I shadow my manager who is there to answer ANYTHING

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We get financial support and guidance from everyone who works above and alongside us.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Perfectly, expenses are paid and a company car is offered within a few years.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is so much going on in work that this isn't necessarily required.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • they are one of the largest contractors in the country and operate all over the world.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Do that little bit extra to make yourself stand out.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Engineering

North West

January 2016


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