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Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Project Assistant/Surveyor Review

at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Placement (10 Months+)

Project Management, Surveying

Honley

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Assisting in a multitude of projects
Preparing Tender Documents
Completing Valuations on site & Off site
Producing Payment Certificates
General Site Visit
Producing Minutes on the back off meetings
Clerk of Works Procedures
Reviewing Variations on a project
Preparing Cost plans and Budget Cost Estimates
Quality Control/Snagging
Project Manager Procedures
Employers Agent Procedures
Principle Designer Procedures
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a level of responsibility which tested my capabilities around every corner. I was representing my company whilst on site and was given tasks that would test my ability and competency.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I experienced a wide variety of skills that were needed in the work place such as my ability with time management and coordination for my workload. I learned to organise my work in an efficient manner and find more efficient methods of executing my work in a quality controlled process. I have received all sorts of training relating to project management which will not only aid me in my work but also help me when I undertake my final year.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had an abundance of resources that would help me through my placement from my own team contract admin to others throughout the company. Along side my own mentor and supporting quizzes I had to take in order to prepare me.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The knowledge and experience I gained from working with MDA for over a year has been priceless and is nothing I can get in a classroom. The contract admin team are always happy to help, very friendly and the best bunch of people I have worked with.
We have regular socials in which brings the team together and helps you get to know each and every member of the team.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have enjoyed my placement very much to the point where I have accepted an offer to come back after university.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Michael Dyson Associates Ltd to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Study the company not only on their website but also on their social media where you can gain insight on the current projects they are on and the progress they are making towards them.
I encourage anyone who want to apply for Michael Dyson's to look into what the company does and what they have to offer.
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