Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently my role in employment is to assist the BIM Engineer & BIM Manager with asset data management, modelling, and assisting the document controller with the common data environment.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt to use CAD, Civils 3D, Revit, and have a better understanding of the BIM process.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • To date, I have enjoyed my apprenticeship programme, and feel I will continue to do so in employment afterwards.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • I feel moderately valued by Costain, more so by my colleagues than the business as a whole.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme was fairly well structured.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider provides me with adequate support.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a good amount of support from my direct team at work, but support from the business as a whole could be better.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel my salary could be better, however I appreciate the rising increments periodically to coincide with my development.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have been able to make more friends outside of work and have now joined many sports activities outside of work.

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a great but challenging opportunity for my friends that want to get involved in construction.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Do plenty of research on the company, try to be relaxed in the interview when being asked questions.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

May 2018


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