Civil Engineer Review
at Kier Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Telford
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
I Work on design projects, this evolves me using AutoCAD to design drawings for highways as well as producing skethcs and standard details. I also complete all the paper work for a project this includes health and safety documents, environmental documents and i also book the road space for the project
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i have enjoyed my programme quite alot, this is because it has aloud me to earn and work at the same time instead of the classic uni experience where you are purely studding everyday. this has made it far more enjoyable for me as i dont get bored doing the same thing everyday
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
in my opinion i believe that i have learnt many new skills whilst working at kier, such as developing my team working skills and getting better at using software such as auto CAD. Also whilst studing my degree alongside working i have learnt many new design methods and calculations that are used for the design of highways
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
since starting my uni degree course the structure of the course has been great in my opinion. I have been given opportunities to move into different roles within the company and have also gained experience of civil engineering as a whole at uni by doing topics such as structural analysis and surveying
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager is amazing with offering support to me be it with work or uni work, he has made it clear that if i ever get stuck on anything it is fully acceptable to just ask the question and not sit there struggling. all my other colleagues are the same as this to
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My manager is amazing with offering support to me be it with work or uni work, he has made it clear that if i ever get stuck on anything it is fully acceptable to just ask the question and not sit there struggling. all my other colleagues are the same as this to
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification will allow me to progress within the company to a higher role with more responsibility's, this gives me the opportunity to further my career. also the stuff im learning at uni does apply to my role as i have study topics such as transportation which shows me how to carry out the calcs for highways design
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
there isnt many extra curricular activities available at my work, however we do do activity's outside of work socially to help improve team building and blow of steam. some examples of stuff we have done is go to go karting, this gives everyone something to look forward to at work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
overall kier has been great for me as it has allowed me to start studying my degree in civil engineering free of cost whilst im earning money. Also the working environment is great and i get on well with all my fellow colleagues which i think is very important as it keeps you happy at work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
i would say that it is important to be professional but also be happy to have a joke everyone and again as that helps you solidify your self within the team and office. Id also say make sure you study hard for you couse as this is realistically the most important thing
