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Arcadis

Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

at Arcadis

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warrington, Cheshire

Review Submitted: May 2022

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Highways Engineer (Design consultancy). Creating and producing Drawings, Site Based, Working with client and contractor.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
9/10. communication BETWEEN TRAINING PROVIDER AND WORK COULD BE BETTER.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
CAD skills. Communication. Engineering Knowledge. Highways Design. H&S. CDM 2015.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
8/10. At the start of the apprentice, little was know - however as it has developed it has become a lot more structured with an aim.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very good support from my company, who help out whenever required. My line manger is understanding and understands a lot around the apprenticeship programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Once a year meeting to discuss everything. I believe there could be more communication.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Not a lot that has been taught has helped me within my role, the knowledge is good, however I believe the course is outdated to what is actually used within the industry.
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
Many. throughout Arcadis there us support and a big push for extra curricular activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
People First. Support. Understanding. Wanting the the best for all employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Apply.
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