Apprentice Engineer Review

Item: Apprentice Engineer at Arcadis
Rating: 3.9
Author: Anonymous

at Arcadis

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /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

3.8/5 - 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

I have worked on large and smaller-scale projects. I am tasked with using different software to produce engineering drawings, and schedules in line with Arcadis procedures and standards. I assist other less experienced engineers where I can, or point them in the direction of someone who can.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy my programme as it allows me to work on interesting projects and build on my technical skills. Whilst also attending university and working towards a BEng. I also enjoy the added responsibilities I am given as I progress through the programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have both learned new skills and developed existing skills. I have learned many technical skills such as proficiency in design software and knowledge of standards used in highway design. I have also developed my soft skills such as communication and collaboration.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

The programme is well structured. I get 20% (1 day a week) of my time to study either at university or online as well as additional exam study leave. Additionally, I am pushed to work towards chartership with regular catch ups with my mentors,

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive a lot of support from my employer. This can be in the form of more senior staff members answering any questions I have, internal training modules, exam study leave and regular apprentice support meetings.

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

4/5

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

4/5

I believe my qualification helps me to understand better the theoretical reasoning behind what I am doing 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 are regular after-work social activities e.g. mini golf, bowling, and dinners. Additionally, there have been opportunities to attend professional networking events through Arcadis.