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Trainee Engineer Review

at BAM

Placement (10 Months+)

Civil Engineering

Camberley

Review Submitted: July 2024

Overall Rating

4.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I undertook and delivered the design and assessments of temporary works structures and geotechnical analysis in accordance with engineerings standards and codes for a range of BAM Nuttall civil engineering projects across the country. This included delivering detailed design reports, detailed drawings, and design risk assessments.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given lots of responsibility throughout my placement, but also had access to support from senior engineers when needed. I was able to dictate how to take on the design tasks I was assigned and felt that I played an important role in the projects.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed a greater understanding of engineering theory in structural and geotechnical design and analysis, including knowledge of the various Eurocodes and British Standards. I have also developed further proficiency in using engineering software, such as Revit, Civil3D, Robot and other engineering software.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given lots of responsibility and able to dictate how I could undertake the design tasks, whilst being reassured with support from senior engineers and never felt that I was alone on the tasks. Senior engineers were extremely helpful in making sure I understood everything.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone both within the department and the wider company were very welcoming and provided great support. The company was great at highlighting the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the industry.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed spending my time with BAM Nuttall. The experience I have been provided with has been hugely beneficial for my university studies and future career in the industry. Not only have I furthered my knowledge of engineering theory, but I have also made valuable connections and developed a greater understanding of the industry and the direction it will be heading towards in the future.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at BAM
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAM
BAM Nuttall is a great company for young engineers to develop and garner a deep understanding of engineering theory and the civil engineering industry. They put a big focus on diversity and inclusivity, which helps to make people feel important and valued. Many colleagues are very supportive and are happy to take their own time to help you to understand things.
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