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E.ON UK

Head of Construction and Major Projects Review

at E.ON UK

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Project Management

Nottingham

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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 oversee the design and construction of district heating networks as well as managing an operations team running 5 heat networks in a particular region. I have 6 direct reports and a team of approx 50 people. My background is engineering and project manager, now I am a senior leader N-3.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have very much enjoyed most of it. Out of approx 10 modules there were 2 I didn't enjoy.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt new skills and developed existing skills. The course is an MBA - my original degree was in engineering so I have really broadened my leadership capabilities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised and well strucutred.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty of support - I have a great mentor and I usually spend most of Fridays on my uni work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Plenty of support although personal personal check ins on the assignments would be good - the group ones are not great.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Really helps. Improved my confidence massively too.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend E.ON UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company, really look after their employees, very fair, strong sense of purpose and really support personal development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to E.ON UK?
Go for it!
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