I worked for 7 weeks in the Development Infrastructure team and for 1 week in the Transport Planning Team.I gained proficiency in AutoCAD, and used it to undertake vehicle swept path analysis and produce vehicle tracking, drainage, setting out and external works drawings for various upcoming developments.I contributed to the revision of the Development Infrastructure Team CAD Standards, where I reviewed current drafts of each standard and suggested alterations to improve their… Show more I worked for 7 weeks in the Development Infrastructure team and for 1 week in the Transport Planning Team.I gained proficiency in AutoCAD, and used it to undertake vehicle swept path analysis and produce vehicle tracking, drainage, setting out and external works drawings for various upcoming developments.I contributed to the revision of the Development Infrastructure Team CAD Standards, where I reviewed current drafts of each standard and suggested alterations to improve their accessibility.I received basic training in microdrainage software for the modelling and analysis of drainage networks.During my time in Transport Planning, I carried out assessments of travel plans for upcoming developments and performed travel preference data analysis for a given road network. Show less

My responsibilities during this placement were the same as the previous year.

I undertook external works analysis for upcoming construction sites, as part of providing a projected cost estimate for tender submissions. I managed drawing registers provided by consultancies and I ensured that the office and all construction sites were using the most up to date drawings.I accompanied quantity surveyors on construction site visits in order to undertake regular evaluations and record materials availability.