Civil Engineer Apprentice Review
at Thames Water
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.8/5
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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
My main role is to provide support to my team on various projects that we have going on within the water and waste water networks. I am involved in a variety of tasks such as helping with technical reports and also providing drawings for our projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
To a large extent, I enjoy my role. I enjoy learning new things and getting to a stage where I can do it to a good standard. The programme is structured well, with the day for university also being a enjoyable part of the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills. This involves using software that I have previously not engaged with. Another skill I have learnt is language that is used for the reports that are done. I have developed my communication skills since I have been in my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Since I have been in my role, it has been very well structured. I have not been left confused as to what is happening. I have a clear understanding of what is wanted of me and the path that I have followed since I have started is been organised very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from the people in my team. If I ever have a query then I know that I can always ask them about it and get support when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I can receive support from my training provider whenever I need it. I haven't asked for a lot of support from them, but when I have, they have come back to me with the help that I need.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification helps me to perform better in my role because it provides the understanding I need to be able to apply it to my industry. I am provided the knowledge of what will be needed in my role.
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 have been multiple activities that I am able to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have a great team of people that I work with and I feel I have settled well into my role because of that.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
From my experience, Thames Water is a great company to work for with great people.
