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Building Surveyor Review

at Fisher German

Placement (10 Months+)

Surveying

Ashby de-la-Zouch

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Working on various projects including, and not limited to: schedules of condition, heritage impact assessments, design work on CAD, writing specifications for works, listed building consent applications, contract work, sustainable practices in the sector. Working collaboratively with the Building Surveying and Architecture team to get work done efficiently.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given more responsibility than I was expecting. The team give you plenty to do and are always there to answer questions if you get stuck. The trust put in me was a shock because I was not confident in my own abilities due to my lack of experience, but the team have been amazing in supporting me through the year.
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?
Developed interview skills and verbal communication through speaking to a wide variety of clients and colleagues.
Independence through solo site visits and being entrusted to do work by my more senior colleagues.
Professionalism and punctuality have hugely increased due to the flexible working environment and great example that all employees set
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
So much! I have an APC counsellor, supervisor and doctor to help kickstart the process to becoming chartered by writing my diary and getting my competencies ticked off. They allow you to work independently, also making it clear that if I am unsure of anything, they are more than happy to help.
Cannot fault the support I have been given.
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?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Great place to work. Loads of socials/CPD events/APC training days to get you involved in the wider company and meet new faces.
I play football weekly at a local pitch with employees from varying sectors of the office. The atmosphere is one that promotes growth and wellbeing.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
10/10. It has been invaluable in my professional and personal development. I owe a lot to the company for how much I have learned this year
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Fisher German to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Fisher German
If you are looking for a positive working environment that is collaborative and promotes your own personal growth and development as an industry professional, look no further.
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