Trainee Civil Engineer Review

Item: Trainee Civil Engineer at BAM
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at BAM

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

Dewsbury

Review Submitted: September 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - Support and Guidance

4/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

My day-to-day responsibilities typically involved ensuring all paperwork for the day’s activities was up to date to allow work to commence. I also checked that subcontractors’ or labor teams’ tasks were properly and safely set out, took site surveys for senior engineers, and ensured all activities were well documented by completing daily diaries and reports to track the project’s progress.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

I was given a fair bit of responsibility once I became competent in my ability using the equipment and was able to undertake certain tasks on my own. However I would usually be accompanied by another engineer on major activities so that any of my work could be checked.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Yes, I developed my existing skills in surveying and AutoCAD, gaining confidence with equipment like GPS and total stations. I also improved my project management and problem-solving abilities, while enhancing soft skills like communication, teamwork, and time management.

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 a lot of support and guidance over my time with BAM. I usually shadowed an engineer which helped me with any of my questions. The rest of the team were also happy to help.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

4/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The culture was very supportive and collaborative with an atmosphere that was friendly and professional, making it easy to settle in and feel part of the team.