Bids and Change Engineer Review

• Receiving CRs (change requests) form clients • Conferring with project managers to determine strategy and resources needed for changes • Generating cost estimates using the CRU pricing tool • Initiating meetings with key internal stakeholders • Composing and issuing CCNs (contract change notices) in response to CRs • Managing documentation flowed down from the on-site team • Managing Programme Change Database and weekly change reports • Assisting with programme bid work • Migrating CGI costing data into the client’s costing tool

• Developed team working skills through daily interactions with other colleagues. • Developed leadership skills by working with and delegating work to junior team members. • Received formal training and proficient at using internal and project specific systems and tools. • Developed bid management and proposal writing skills through on-the-job learning. • Completion of a commercial awareness course.

The work is exciting, challenging and engaging. My project team are friendly, engaging and hard-working. There is a fantastic company ethos, due to the strong company values which are well promoted. The university work has been interesting and engaging, learning about a variety of relevant topics applicable to the workplace.

As the first year of students completing the degree apprenticeship at CGI and UOW the programme has faced some organisational and structural issues, particularly in the first year. However, since the introduction of a new programme leader in the second year, they have worked hard to improve this making a number of effective changes brining the programme in-line with CGI’s and the students’ expectations. Overall, the programme is now well organised and structured.

My people manager is very accommodating and supportive. He offers excellence guidance for my career progression and general well-being within the company. My line manager supports me on a day-to-day basis, making herself available for any queries I have about my day, demonstrating me new ideas and concepts and suggesting relevant training. My mentor is another pillar of support, providing me with an alternative viewpoint outside of my formal manager’s remit, offering guidance and support with university work in particular.

My tutor at university provides me with excellent support, particularly with regard to my final year project. He is always quick to respond to emails and endeavours to find out the answer to any question for which he is unsure. The lecturers at UOW, tend to be helpful and genuinely car about the well being of the students.

The university courses which I have completed under the degree apprenticeship have generally been very relevant and applicable to my learning and development within the workplace. A mixture of both technical focused modules including software development and data analysis and business focused modules such as project management and sustainable strategy has equipped me with the hard skills, theories and concepts required to perform well in the workplace.

The social side of CGI is excellent! In particular, the Sports and Social club, a part staff and part corporate funded initiative, which puts on weekly sporting events and one off events such as musicals, plays, concerts and many other activities for members. This is an excellent way to socialise with colleagues outside of a professional setting and meet new people within the organisation. In addition to this, the projects at CGI also have regular outings, such as drinks and lunches out.

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All of the above. In particular. Great opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience in a competitive industry. Gain a Bachelor of Science from a reputable university without acquiring high student debt. Wide range of role types and career path options available for apprentices. Great social side: friendly colleagues and subsidised events.

Throughout the application process, be yourself and demonstrate your willingness and determination to work for CGI. Once through to the assessment centre, prepare well: • Do you homework: make sure you understand the company and the industry to a sufficient level. • Do some interview preparation – anticipate likely questions you may be asked. • Make sure you can demonstrate good team working skills.