Civil Engineer Apprentice Review
at Thames Water
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
reviewing proposals from customers and making sure they don't impact TW's infrastructure.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is a good programme that is worth doing.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have done both.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Certain areas could be more structured, mainly from the university's side.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer offers me a lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is sufficient support offered by my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I haven't seen too many links between them yet.
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
I believe there are extra-curricular activities out there if i wish to partake.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company, people and programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be like a sponge and try and take in as much as possible.
