Assistant Building Surveyor Review
at Michael Dyson Associates Ltd
Placement (10 Months+)
Surveying
Huddersfield
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Conducting stock condition surveys including Decent Homes and HSSRS. Also, undertaking measured surveys and structural engineering surveys/works. As an undergraduate at MDA you have a proper job role and contribute hugely to the team. You will be on site most days with some days in the office. This is great for developing your knowledge and skills.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, the level of independence and responsibility you have allows you to develop your knowledge and skills massively to best prepare you for a graduate job and your final year at university. I was lucky enough to be involved in helping to project manage, which was an invaluable experience. It gave me an insight into what goes on in the setting up/ reporting stages of a project.
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?
Yes, I learnt more here in my first 3 months than my whole 2 years at university. I have learnt skills and knowledge which I will take forward throughout my career as a building surveyor.
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?
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?
The management team are always there to help you if you ever feel outside your comfort zone or need any help or guidance. You also receive training throughout the year to develop your skillset.
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone at MDA is so friendly and welcoming, it makes your first week a lot less daunting and you feel part of the team straight away.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and would recommend it to anyone. You get to work on such a variety of projects which I loved.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
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
If you want a hands-on placement where you are not just shredding paper and making teas then this is the perfect place. The team are all really warm and friendly and make you feel part of the team. Apply as early as possible to get your placement secured so you don't have to stress throughout your second year.
