The Power of Work Experience – A Win-Win for Companies and Future Talent
At ROC, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of industry professionals and creating work experience opportunities for young people to explore the many career paths our sector offers.
After almost eight weeks with us, Vincent has now reached the end of his placement, and it’s been a real pleasure supporting him throughout his time here.
So, what did Vinnie gain from this experience?
- Learned about different parts of the business, gaining insights beyond college or on‑site experience.
- Gained experience working on high‑profile projects, giving him great exposure to large‑scale work.
- Developed a solid understanding of estimating and early‑stage project processes.
- Gained first-hand exposure to the Quantity Surveying process and how projects progress from start to finish.
And what about the benefits for ROC?
Support the development of future talent.
Share knowledge and mentor someone motivated to enter the industry.
Strengthen our commitment to nurturing young professionals.
Vinnie summed up his experience by saying he’d love to come back and work at ROC once he’s qualified — and with him joining us again in May, it’s great to see that feeling is mutual. His words really mean a lot and reflect the kind of environment we work hard to create.
Vinnie, thank you for your hard work and curiosity! We look foreward to seeing you again in May!
Work experience is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a bridge between education and the working world.
Interested in work experience or career opportunities at ROC? Head over to our careers page here.