Assistant Project Manager Review
at Skanska
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Derby
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I attend college once a week on a Monday, then the other four days my role is office and site-based. I quote work and manage operations and contractors whilst liaising with clients and contractors
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it because I'm learning and developing all the time. And for me to progress through Skanska these qualifications are going to be beneficial. There is a lot of work involved during my personal time but i know this will benefit me for the future.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills. How to manage people, how to read construction information, how to organise and plan work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is well organised from a Skanska perspective. Skanska are supportive and encouraging. From an apprenticeship side of things its very well organised from my assessor [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]. However, I feel derby college where I attend my lecturers there is room for improvement.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Skanska do support me, they give me time out to concentrate on college an d apprenticeship work. There are a lot of people where I work who are willing to help. Although I would like to shadow managers more to get extra experience
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The support is good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel my training helps me perform better at work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes there are professional networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they are supportive, willing to invest in your future and provide you with the support you need. Skanska also offer good opportunities. I would say Skanska are a very good organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Skanska?
Show that your willing to learn, develop and progress.
