Apprentice Project Engineer Review
at Skanska
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction, Engineering
London, UK
Review Submitted: February 2023
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
I go onto site first thing to attend a daily briefing, then I go back into the office and start filling out test packs and find the correct drawings.
I usually have a meeting sometimes examples of one of these is:
a health and safety walk
a progress walk
a co-ordination meeting
Student Session
Subcontractor Progress meeting
Then sometimes I deal with our client by taking them to witness a test of one of our mechanical systems or taking the client on a walk round the site.
Overall, no day is the same but its always enjoyable.
I usually have a meeting sometimes examples of one of these is:
a health and safety walk
a progress walk
a co-ordination meeting
Student Session
Subcontractor Progress meeting
Then sometimes I deal with our client by taking them to witness a test of one of our mechanical systems or taking the client on a walk round the site.
Overall, no day is the same but its always enjoyable.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme, we have student sessions and other events with all the apprentices at Skanska and its nice to have people around you doing the same thing as you. The team is really support in ensuring you can do what you want to do and lead your career in any direction. Also, you are support with any issues you may be having and everyone works with you to support what you need so that you can get what you want out of your apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, my developed skills include: organisation, problem solving and hard working.
I've learnt how to use different systems used on our project like the programme used to look a a 3D model of the site. I've also learnt how important co-ordination and team work is in this industry and beyond.
I've learnt how to use different systems used on our project like the programme used to look a a 3D model of the site. I've also learnt how important co-ordination and team work is in this industry and beyond.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very, we have a competency framework of what we will learn in years 1 - 2 of the apprenticeship and then what we will learn in years 3 - 5, which also guides us on how we can achieve this and what we need to do. Our progress on this is tracked every quarter to make sure we are achieving as we should.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, there's always someone to contact if need be and they always ensure you know who it is. In our monthly student sessions we discuss any issues we are having and what we can do to overcome them. You always have someone in your corner there whenever you need. Everyone is so nice and helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
My apprenticeship with Skanska is brilliant. However, Lambeth college are not. I started my course 2 months late with lessons being constantly cancelled. I finally started and had a temporary teacher who wasn't supportive at all and we had no line of contact with him for 3 months he taught us, in this 3 months we learnt little to nothing. Now things are better and we have a good tutor who is very supportive but 5/6 months of no support is not okay as we are now behind.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it helps at lot as it helps put the pieces together. It helps you understand the importance of the work you do and why we do it. It helps you understand all the technical stuff that needs to be explained in more detail and how things work in depth.
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
Yes, We have:
Student events
Industry visits
Charity events
Employee Networks
etc
These are all really helpful to meet people in the business/industry and hear their experience and advice. Its also good to meet people in the same situation as you or have been in the same situation as you.
Student events
Industry visits
Charity events
Employee Networks
etc
These are all really helpful to meet people in the business/industry and hear their experience and advice. Its also good to meet people in the same situation as you or have been in the same situation as you.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a very good company to work for because of the support they offer since Skanska really value apprentices. You are always well looked after and given so much valuable experience. You work with so many other apprentices who you share the experience with. Its an amazing experience with such a world wide company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Skanska?
Be yourself, be confident within yourself and what you have to offer. Show how you are willing to work hard and learn, and the value you can add to the company. Express your interest in the company and the industry and why you want a job in construction and how it interests you.
