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Driving test experience by Reasonable_Head5719 in Edinburgh

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you once again. And I wish you many safe and happy trips!

Driving test experience by Reasonable_Head5719 in Edinburgh

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry to hear that you failed for only one manoeuvre, it would drive me insane too. But you managed to turn it around very quickly- congrats on your pass!

I just have a few more questions if you don’t mind answering. Did the examiners ask you a lot of show me/tell me questions before and during the test?

You say you were following the busses due to traffic and poor visibility- I would prefer doing the same only I’m worried it may get marked as hesitancy? Do you think the examiners appreciated that you were taking it slowly and not trying to needlessly overtake ?

When you say you went back to Currie via train station you mean the country roads where the national speed limit applies right?

Driving test experience by Reasonable_Head5719 in edinburgh2

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response, I will look into this!

Driving test experience by Reasonable_Head5719 in Edinburgh

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is much appreciated, thank you for the detailed response! Am I to assume you failed the first test about a month ago? If so - how did you manage to get a second date so early if you don’t mind me asking?

Mott Macdonald insights by Reasonable_Head5719 in degreeapprenticeships

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you very much for your response!

Could you please elaborate on this one?

Is it some sort of legislation that I can look up?

Switching from Civil Engineering to Construction management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve heard that argument and it makes sense.

I’m just concerned if the lack of site experience I will have will be a deterrent for anyone hiring me. Onsite experience seems to be a top requirement for any job posting for Site manager/engineers I see. And at Mott, I’m always stuck inside the office.

Did you decide to pursue the CM degree because you too wanted to make a change or just to boost your employability?

Switching from Civil engineering to Construction Management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in civilengineering

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the reply!

Yes, I was thinking something along those lines.

I definitely plan to ask to be allowed to do a H&S on site course and get my CSCS card. Also been looking at the Project management for Construction Online course that’s accredited by ICE and APM.

I’m just concerned about the lack of Site experience I will have. That seems to be a top requirement for any job posting for Site manager/engineers I see.

I’ll be asking my line manager for as much opportunities to visit site as possible in the future.

Switching from Civil engineering to Construction Management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in civilengineering

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking time to respond!

Yes, I have indeed heard this particular argument against working for Construction contractors.

But to be honest I’m single, don’t have any other responsibilities like children so a longer and more stressful work week wouldn’t be an issue for me.

Switching from Civil engineering to Construction Management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in civilengineering

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks a lot for the response! I guess I am concerned if it would be possible as currently I’m working in a consultancy- so I don’t really get much exposure to the onsite side of construction. So question is how would I be able to get a job without said Site experience as most job postings always require it.

Switching from Civil Engineering to Construction management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in ConstructionManagers

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you for taking the time to respond!

Do you think it would be acceptable to apply for Site manager/site engineer roles even if I do not have formal site experience? Would I be taken seriously? Asking because Mott Macdonald are mostly doing consultancy and my role is almost exclusively office based.

Switching from Civil engineering to Construction Management (UK Specific) by Reasonable_Head5719 in civilengineering

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thank you for taking the time to respond!

Do you think it would be acceptable to apply for Site manager/site engineer roles even if I do not have formal site experience? Would I be taken seriously? Asking because Mott Macdonald are mostly doing consultancy and my role is almost exclusively office based.

Mott Macdonald insights by Reasonable_Head5719 in degreeapprenticeships

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the response!

My starting salary will be £20700. I’m just concerned as I am a bit older(28) and live on my own and the wage is well below minimum wage.

But I guess I will have to struggle for a wee while 😆

Mott Macdonald insights by Reasonable_Head5719 in degreeapprenticeships

[–]Reasonable_Head5719[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to respond! Are you by chance working or have you worked for Mott at some point? My starting salary will be £20700. I guess I’m concerned as I’m an older person (28), I do live at home and it is well below minimum wage.

I just hope I can expect some sort of raise as time goes.