Building services advanced level apprentice Review

My role as an advanced level building services apprentice is to assist qualified engineers in designing and monitoring construction engineering jobs. day to day i manage document control and spreadsheets to ensure technical submittals and other documents are sent to the correct engineers and replied to correctly and on time. i also use design programs to help layout different services, such as ventilation, plumbing, hot water, cold water, gas pipe work and air conditioning systems. My work is closely supported and checked by qualified engineers that are all very helpful in teaching me and steering me in the right direction helping me improve.

Before i started on with the company, i was a plumber on small to medium sized jobs. working as and with building services engineers, i have grown my knowledge of construction and systems within many different types of buildings. i have progressed my knowledge within the industry hugely and i have also managed to help my colleagues with certain situations due to my knowledge of working on site. i have improved many different it skills from using spreadsheets to calculate systems and data to using different construction programs.

I enjoy my program and really enjoy working alongside highly qualified and friendly people. my day release (college day) is not as enjoyable as they are very long days and most of it so far has been remote working due to corona virus. if it wasn't for the worlds situation i would probably enjoy it more but this cannot be helped. i really enjoy learning new things and especially seeing construction from a new point of view is a really eye opening experience as i have now seen it from 2 sides.

My programme started off very well structured and organized but again, due to coronavirus it has not been so well organised on the college end. Work was adapted and organised very well when coronavirus struck and we very quickly adjusted to working remotely. it was almost seamless between working in the office and then working from home. The structure of the program is well done and i am always aware of the next part of my education and course i am heading towards.

My employer is fantastic and i could not be happier with them. they support me in every bit of help i require and ensure i am supported by my colleagues effectively. they regularly check up on me and make sure i am supplied everything i need. i am allowed time to do college assignments if need be and they also supply me further training in work life regularly. they also supply us time and events to help me meet other apprentices in the company and make new friends.

I am supplied ample assistance from my training provider. we have a small class of only 6 students and we have 2 teachers which ensures the teacher can always make time to assist in each students individual needs. our teachers are competent and effective at teaching and are easily contacted at any time if i have a question or a problem I need answered. they also regularly keep us informed of any changes or happenings at the college.

my qualification training teaches me the theory knowledge and the know how of the workings of my role to help me make correct decisions and help me do my job effectively. my qualification also gives me the back knowledge and teaches me about the other systems around my job to ensure i can effectively understand the full design process. This ensures I am aware of my colleagues rolls and responsibilities and helps me to adapt around and with them.

i am regularly invited to attend many different extra-curricular activities all throughout the year. there is a sports day each year with many different sports to take part in for everybody. the sports day gets all of the offices in our area involved to make it more enjoyable and competitive. it is a great chance to meet people from other offices that i have not met in person before. there are also many different sports clubs and other clubs that regularly meet throughout thweek.

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I would recommend Mott MacDonald to anyone that is interested in construction and the built environment as they are an excellent and ethical company that has great history and stay true to there beliefs. the company do many different types of jobs and constructions from all over the world which keeps the job very exciting and interesting. the work ethic of the company is amazing and inclusive of everybody no matter what your background and they really support you to shine in your own way where possible.

my advice for others applying to Mott MacDonald would be to be yourself and be truly interested in the field of work you apply for and that will show to your interviewer. having a healthy interest in your work is always important to keep the job interesting throughout the years you work there. it is best to be friendly and have a strong ethical understanding of your nature of work as we strive to be accepting of all.