Internship Programme 2017 / 2018

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1 Internship Programme 2017 / 2018

2 What do BCM do? BCM Construction is a project driven organisation, currently operating throughout the UK with a main focus on London, the Home Counties and Southern Region. Civil Engineering Electrification Building Signalling Environmental Services NEXT STEP: Highways

3 Fatila Carrol Assistant Project Manager Degree: BEng Civil Engineering Joined BCM: October 2016 CASE STUDY Fatila joined us in October 2016 as a Document Controller and Administrator becoming a clerical specialist managing various aspects of document control. She quickly progressed in her role and was promoted in May 2017 to Assistant Project Manager. Why is the programme for graduates? BCM respect the opinion of newly qualified graduates and your fresh insight on the industry. BCM provides: Exciting opportunities. Fast track career progression. Developing skills in multidisciplinary fields of the company because we are small we are required to be flexible touching on several aspects of the business. Working groups and committees facilitate a learning and social environment.

4 What is the BCM Intern Programme? Programme established: 2015 In 2017 / 2018 we are bringing in 6 students / graduates Placements 2017: Formats of placements: sandwich year, graduates with 1-year fixed-term contracts, with opportunity to become permanent. Operations Project Support Assistant 2 positions Commercial Assistant Quantity Surveyor 2 positions Work Winning Bidding / Estimating Assistant 1 position Finance Finance Assistant 1 position

5 The Process: Engagement and Attraction Directly with Universities (Kingston University, London South Bank University, Greenwich University) Job boards and social media Assessment Placement Assessment day Keep in touch Group assessment with case study + individual interviews Implementation of PMP cycle to support development Planned and regular training Clearly outline roles and responsibilities defined by Line Manager Short assignments and shadowing across all departments to get broader business understanding, arranged by Student Mentors Student Mentors in each department whose role is to help and guide students Clear communication strategy

6 Programme Outline: Functional Excellence Knowing the Business Processes Every student / graduate get a job description with defined roles and responsibilities Reports into assigned Line Manager as any other employee Roles are identified based on business needs, students competencies (identified during assessment), applicability to Degree and career aspirations Assigned Mentors from each department Short assignments in every department Every student is trained on BCM s processes & procedures, culture as part of Onboarding Program / Company Induction and individual sessions Participates in PMP cycle, including objectives setting / review and Candid Career Conversations Gets necessary technical and softskills training

7 Why join BCM? During the Internship Be responsible for your own project(s) as part of a diverse project agenda. Implement your knowledge to real challenging and breakthrough projects Get a mentor who ll add value to development of your technical capability and leadership skills as well as helping to guide you on your strengths and opportunities As a result you can... Get experience in working environment in a best-in-class construction company Improve your interpersonal skills and develop ability to interact effectively within multinational matrix people Get a chance to continue development after the program via temporal/permanent employment contract Permanent contracts will be offered to students / graduates who demonstrate BCM competencies and right attitude. Subject to roles being available in the business.

8 What We Assess: Recruitment: Key Areas & Competencies Business: Go Above and Beyond (drive for results, innovating) People: Improve Continuously (ability to learn and willingness to develop), Better Together (collaboration) Build Trust Technical Knowledge How We Got There: BCM Leadership Model Feedback from in placement student and line managers experiences Comparing interview performance with performance in role Improved hiring manager interview capability compulsory attendance on recruitment skills workshop introducing standardised assessment tools Students interpersonal skills difficult to assess at interview, now assessing at assessment centre

9 Profile of Our Interns: We are looking for innovative, proactive, self-driven & positive students who will be able: Exhibit a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on significant challenges Demonstrate individual drive and capability for continuous learning - ability to apply knowledge and passion for learning within respective discipline Recognise, define and creatively solve problems or technology gaps in entry-level assignments Learn businesses basics and applies them to individual assignments Earn the trust of team members