Apprentice Project Manager Review

Item: Apprentice Project Manager at Arcadis
Rating: 3.6
Author: Anonymous

at Arcadis

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Birmingham

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

Attending meetings, taking meeting minutes, regular site visits for inspections and programme comparison, formulating reports, liaising with contractor/clients. Mainly working on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme, formally known as Commonwealth Games Athletes Village.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

My programme is very enjoyable as I have a balance of both university and the world of work. I am able to apply my university knowledge to my job and vice versa

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

How to write a report, meeting minutes, how to do a valuation walk, presentation skills, communication skills with clients

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

It could be better in terms of what is expected, how we are to do things, promotions etc

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I am able to ask as many questions and speak comfortably to my line manager about any support/queries I may have

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

Not a lot, this could be improved. Communication with lecturers is difficult outside of their lectures

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

Varied. Some aspects are outdated and dont quite match the modern world of construction

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

There is a social committee that people can be a part of, joining all sorts of activities whether it be sports, wellbeing, networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a company where the employees/managers care. They support you when you need, its flexible with hours and hybrid with both remote and office working