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Fisher German

Placement Surveyor Review

at Fisher German

Placement (10 Months+)

Surveying

Market Harborough

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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
3.8/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- communication and consultation with landowners impacted by infrastructure schemes such as the construction of a new water pipeline
- engagement with various stakeholders: client, contractors, landowners, other consultants, colleagues etc
- reporting and advising the client on land matters
- dealing with compensation claims
- negotiating access for surveys
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. Directly reporting/advising the client on a regular basis. Completing tasks on your own with support if needed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- professional and effective communication, written & verbal
- access rights under the Water Industry Act 1991
- stakeholder comms
- project management
- reporting
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How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Good support - colleagues always happy to help
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
2/5
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?
Very positive environment. Team close-knit and supportive, relaxed. Good mix of experience
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
Very valuable placement and recommended.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Fisher German
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Fisher German to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Fisher German
Interview is positive and more relaxed than other companies. personality, work ethic etc important rather than technical skills. Know the company and its services
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