Building Service Design Engineer Review
at Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: January 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
working on a range of projects alongside qualified engineers to produce building service design solutions.
working on engineering calculations to determine building loads.
discussing different heating, cooling and air solutions with internal and external colleges.
producing design drawings in CAD software to show design intent.
studying part time at university to expand knowledge of work.
contacting manufactures to discuss their product and solutions
selecting and sizing appropriate plant equipment
selecting and sizing appropriate routes and placement for grilles, ductwork and pipework
working on engineering calculations to determine building loads.
discussing different heating, cooling and air solutions with internal and external colleges.
producing design drawings in CAD software to show design intent.
studying part time at university to expand knowledge of work.
contacting manufactures to discuss their product and solutions
selecting and sizing appropriate plant equipment
selecting and sizing appropriate routes and placement for grilles, ductwork and pipework
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
working within a company that is dedicated to investing in its employees and developing the skills the workforce need to excel within the industry.
Being encouraged to try new areas of work by team members and being giving more responsibility to take control of the work you produce.
TBA have exceeded my expectations as employers by being very approachable in any situation.
working at TBA is enjoyable because the people are supportive and great to be around
Being encouraged to try new areas of work by team members and being giving more responsibility to take control of the work you produce.
TBA have exceeded my expectations as employers by being very approachable in any situation.
working at TBA is enjoyable because the people are supportive and great to be around
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Studying part-time to work towards a degree in building service design degree.
Completing CSCS training and test to visit project construction sites.
Completing asbestos awareness and manual lifting courses internally.
Attending a range of CPD's from manufactures on many different topics such as 'plant room sizing' and 'ventilation design'
Learning how to work effectively within a team to produce high quality work.
Communicating effectively to different people within the industry.
Becoming proficient in autoCAD software.
Completing CSCS training and test to visit project construction sites.
Completing asbestos awareness and manual lifting courses internally.
Attending a range of CPD's from manufactures on many different topics such as 'plant room sizing' and 'ventilation design'
Learning how to work effectively within a team to produce high quality work.
Communicating effectively to different people within the industry.
Becoming proficient in autoCAD software.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the program is very well structured:
We are inducted with a range of other new apprentices to help with the settling in process.
We receive internal training on asbestos awareness, fire safety and manual lifting. also on how to use printers and continuous help and lessons on how to use autoCAD.
Competency logs are kept and updated continuously with dedicated training mentors, this ensures we are progressing at a measurable rate.
Team structure is good at TBA, we are assigned a training mentor and line manager who are in regular contact to ensure we are learning a range of things.
We are inducted with a range of other new apprentices to help with the settling in process.
We receive internal training on asbestos awareness, fire safety and manual lifting. also on how to use printers and continuous help and lessons on how to use autoCAD.
Competency logs are kept and updated continuously with dedicated training mentors, this ensures we are progressing at a measurable rate.
Team structure is good at TBA, we are assigned a training mentor and line manager who are in regular contact to ensure we are learning a range of things.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A mentor and line manager is assigned to each apprentice although we can talk to anyone throughout the company.
we can easily ask questions to our team partner or our HR head about the apprenticeship and any concerns we have.
when we do ask a question or have a problem we are always supported fully by the company and they will look to resolve the problem as best they can.
TBA are more than happy to help us at any time.
we can easily ask questions to our team partner or our HR head about the apprenticeship and any concerns we have.
when we do ask a question or have a problem we are always supported fully by the company and they will look to resolve the problem as best they can.
TBA are more than happy to help us at any time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
London southbank university are a good training provider to work with. they are happy to answer any queries we have regarding our learning and have adapted the course to work around the apprenticeship perfectly. i enjoy going to university to learn more about our industry and the skills are very transferable to our every day work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
What we learn on the apprenticeship is very transferable to our everyday work and the teaching goes into a lot of detail so we understand why we do our job and have a complete understanding of the work we do.
I feel I have a much deeper pool of knowledge about the industry I work in now than I did before I stated the qualification.
I feel I have a much deeper pool of knowledge about the industry I work in now than I did before I stated the qualification.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
TBA put on a range of extra-curricular events for its employees:
A whole company away weekend is planned to celebrate the companies 50th anniversary.
Individual teams often have work social nights out which usually include an activity and some food and drink.
We also have the opportunity to take part in charity event such as tough mudder and football event
A whole company away weekend is planned to celebrate the companies 50th anniversary.
Individual teams often have work social nights out which usually include an activity and some food and drink.
We also have the opportunity to take part in charity event such as tough mudder and football event
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its a great place to work with a great team who all want to help eachother to become better at our job.
great opportunity to grow and progress in the industry through learning on the job and learning in a class.
a wide range of opportunity to be involved in all sectors such as residential, health care commercial etc.
great opportunity to grow and progress in the industry through learning on the job and learning in a class.
a wide range of opportunity to be involved in all sectors such as residential, health care commercial etc.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP?
In an interview situation, being completely open about what you are and are not comfortable with and what you do and don't know so TBA can understand areas that you may need help with.
Its good to bring examples of work you may have completed in relation to the job with you should the employer want to look through you're transferable skills.
Its good to bring examples of work you may have completed in relation to the job with you should the employer want to look through you're transferable skills.
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