Traffic Engineering Technician Review
at Kier Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Northamptonshire
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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 role involves designing minor works and bigger schemes to improve the Highway Network for the local authority. My work is varied and includes traffic calming measures, signing, road safety and other aspects. I get to visit sites to get measurements to inform my design, as well as visiting live construction sites to ensure that scheme construction meets the specifications of my designs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme very much and have a lot of support at work to help me learn, improve and balance work and studies.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am developing my presentation, public speaking and innovation skills through my involvement with the innovations and efficiency group.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is fairly well structured, although there have been instances due to staff absence at University, where content delivery has been poor.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have regular check ins with an emerging talent advisor, and other mentors who guide me in my professional development and my line manager is very supportive of my professional development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is sufficient support from my training provider in the form of academic mentoring and pastoral support, however, at times, feedback from exams and assignments has not been thorough enough to aid my learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification provides me with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of engineering topics and applications which is building my understanding of the industry, as well as the importance of my own 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.)
4/5
There are some networking events which I have found very helpful. However, more social activities would be of interest.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Kier Group are the best employer I have worked for in supporting my professional development. They understand that internal developing employees is beneficial to the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?
There are such a range of roles within the business, so make sure you explore all of the opportunities. As long as you as you are diligent and driven, Kier will support your professional development.
