My Work Experience at K2 Consultancy

I am a sixteen year old student and I have recently spent a few days at the Gatwick Office of K2 Consultancy, doing work experience. I am considering a future in engineering, and so I was keen to discover what this could lead to, in terms of a career. I have enjoyed meeting different people during my visit,  seeing what they do everyday at the company and learning about the many elements of the construction industry. I have sat in on internal meetings, gaining a sense of the way small companies operate and plan their time, as well as meeting contractors and quantity surveyors who also have a role in the construction process. On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to visit the office of Applied Energy for a day, a Building Services company, where I saw the construction of buildings such as hotels, from a different perspective, focusing on mechanical and electrical planning. I have learnt a lot about construction, and the professional environment generally, during my time at K2, and I would like to thank the company for allowing me this experience. I also managed to answer the phone and transfer a call successfully, and despite not making any cups of tea, I think this makes my work experience a success!

This post was written by Annabella, a student who chose to gain hands-on experience in our Gatwick offices at K2 Consultancy.