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Arcadis

Apprentice Project Manager Review

at Arcadis

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Cardiff, UK

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I am currently assisting on the a465 section 5 and 6 and also on secondment to Welsh government for the lands team, working as part 1 claims advisor
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the WAA and the apprenticeship I am currently undertaking. I enjoy coming to work on a daily basis and no question I ask is ever ignored, I feel acknowledged and also feel that people are grateful for work I do.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I learn daily new skills, varying from CAD and also daily quantity surveying tasks for excel and also alongside my colleagues at Welsh government for experience with lands acquisitions

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well, is a great coordinator and she assists me where needed and anything I am unsure of she gives me a thorough run through of what processes are in place.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive great support, my employer help with any extra experience I need to facilitate my qualifications and also, any information I need they are always there to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They help with training days, and also study days.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I carry the work over that I learn from college to what I do on a day to day basis within work time.
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
I am the chair of the sports and social committee, I arrange all the events for the Cardiff office and the Cardiff highways team, from the Friday meet ups to the Christmas party and also promote inclusion within our committee

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great, people orientated company, who put you first, help when you need it and accommodate your needs to their best ability
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Do it! Dont wait, it is a fantastic place to work.
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