Assistant Building Surveyor Review

Item: Assistant Building Surveyor at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Rating: 3.1
Author: Anonymous

at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

Placement (10 Months+)

Surveying

Huddersfield

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role

3.5/5 - Skills Development

3.5/5 - Support and Guidance

2.8/5 - Company Culture

2.5/5 - Overall Experience

3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Assessing the condition of the houses in social housing. Going to site knocking on doors and ringing residents.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, with you dealing with the residents by yourself and overcoming the challenges which you faced.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have developed my social skills and dealing with different kinds of people. I have a better understanding of assessing the condition of properties and blocks and being able to spot any hazards and risks which could potentially cause harm.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

3/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

4/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

3/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

Received the correct amount of support while working here. It was shown also where to find help if needed.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

4/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

3/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Everyone was welcoming in and around the company with the general atmosphere being friendly

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

3/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

1/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

3/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

Overall it was a learning experience in which i have learnt a lot about myself and it given a better understanding in what i would like to do after graduating.