Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • daily tasks include contract admin, general communications and correspondence with our supply chain. Arranging and attended account review meeting with both suppliers and the client.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes - my on the job training is more enhanced then my academic studies. I tend to learn and gain experience from the wealth of knowledge within my team.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My work colleagues/team are extremely supportive and encourage me to undertake new tasks and push my ability. They set high expectations and targets.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I personally feel that the apprentice scheme as a whole is ok. I have little if any, interaction with our company head office Learning and Development team, which is a shame.

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As previously mentioned, i barely see or am contacted by our head office learning and development team and I depend heavily on my line manager and my current team. There should be a structured catch-up once a month with face to face interactions.

    4/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I personally dislike my place of academic study as there are others students who are disruptive and show no desire to learn and the quality of lectures can be shocking at times.

    3/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • For my current project (rail) the whole first year and majority of second year so far are completely irrelevant and it makes it difficult to see the benefits of undertaking the degree.

    3/10

  • 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.)
  • My work always hold social events at least once a month to keep team morale and help build strong working relationships. We have a strong drive both at project level and company level in regards to volunteering and community engagement. Especially Diversity, Inclusion , Equality and STEM.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Overall, it is a good company to work for, who genuinely care for the well-being and happiness of their employees.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Show your willing to try anything and that your are ready to take control of your future.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

February 2020


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