Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Building Services Engineer The day to day can range from being involved within the engineering and design of systems to working to resolve problems that come up on site.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my CAD based skills while being on the program. I have also learnt new skills such as basic layout and design to go along with basic engineering principles.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am currently really enjoying the program and feel like I have become a valued member of my team.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Laing O'Rourke?
  • I feel extremely valued as everyone is willing to help and give their knowledge to me. I have also been given responsibility's that make me feel very valued.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is quite well structured and had an extensive induction scheme as well as trying to organize as many training days through the scheme as they can.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive quite a lot of support, this comes from mostly from my line manager and team. I also get support from the team leading the program.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from a vast network of people within the company, such as help from members of the HR team.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is about average from this sort of program, however I am able to claim full travel expenses so all of the salary is mine and I do not lose any through travel.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a few opportunities outside of work but they can sometimes be difficult to find.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The experience I have had so far is an extreme good and positive one so I would happily recommend Laing O'Rourke to a friend.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Laing O'Rourke?
  • Make sure that you read up on the company and have a basic understanding of how it works and the goals that the company sets for itself.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering, Construction

February 2017


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