Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Emailing internally with production, design and commercial also externally with clients/subcontractors/consultants. Handling queries with subcontractors and design for all trades. Sending out inquiry packages for upcoming trades on site and placing orders with successful bidders. Identifying and resolving commercial issues including client and subcontractor variations. Checking and paying subcontractor accounts

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Identifying errors in mine and colleagues work as I'm becoming more knowledgeable. Telephone and email conversations have developed as my confidence and awareness is increasing. Being able to use new IT programs confidently and help others who are struggling. Construction knowledge as a whole is increasing and I'm now more aware of construction methods and daily activities on site.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my program at Work and University. My work team is motivating and helpful as a team we strive to achieve the best we can for each other which is proving to be successful. The overall programme is meeting my expectations well and I'm happy I've chosen this course because its proving me right.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme in general in structured and I'm aware of what the strategy is for me to become qualified. The training from Work and Uni is successful and my knowledge is forever developing. The support and meeting systems i have with my mentors i believe is helpful and working for me to not progress.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive support if and when required. I mostly receive support from my mentor on a daily basis as he is the person i work with the most and go to when i have a query. When ever i have required support from my employer they have being very polite and helpful and the issue has always being resolved.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive support whenever i require it and the support i receive is sufficient for me to achieve the current qualifications I'm working towards. My tutors are very helpful and always answer my queries quickly when I'm unsure of anything or point me in the right direction for me to succeed.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The Quantity Surveying Qualification I'm undertaking, i believe is the best qualification for my role and for me to gain the most relevant knowledge to become qualified once completed and to perform better at work during. From studying the course i feel i have an upper advantage at my work as i'm learning at Uni and the other way round too.

    9/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes all colleagues receive emails regularly regarding extra-curricular activities and there is numerous posters and leaflets in our offices which shown these different activities. Our weekly newsletters also show the different activities which are coming up for us to do outside of work. Some of these activities include, sky diving, walking, voluntary work and care homes and schools etc.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • ENGIE is an expanding international business which provides huge benefits to all employees. The staff are full of character which makes ENGIE a fun place to work. ENGIE has a very exciting future which holds many new opportunities. I enjoy working for future and I'm excited with what the future holds for me working here.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Equans?
  • To be confident and prepared. Ensure you have done your research on the business, past/present/future. Try to relax and enjoy the process ENGIE is an enjoyable place to work and are looking for motivating and inspiring people to grow with the company. These opportunities at ENGIE which are worth the process.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

Rotherham

April 2019


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