Civil Engineer Apprentice Review
at BAM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: May 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
5/5
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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
Everyday is different as the project moves forward, but it is a lot of working on survey equipment, working on the computer on programmes such as AutoCAD and checking paperwork. I also go out on site checking accuracy and if the things get done.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot as I mentioned everything is new so it gives me a sense of exploring which is great. Everyday is different as well making it a lot more enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am a totally new apprentice that has never been on site before so everything is either brand new or very new to me.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very organised with lots of meetings occurring making sure I am meeting my goals.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my colleges making sure I understand task as well as my manager making sure I am on task and everything is okay. The employer also hosts meeting 1:1 ensuring I am on task and hitting my goals.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots, monthly meetings 1:1 ensuring I am meeting these goals and getting what I need in my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I helps me stay on task and focused on what I need to do to carry on becoming a better engineer. It also helps me via wanting to try new things and asking questions.
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
Yes there are many. Social activities happen monthly with different teams, there are weekly football games and many more. If anything pops up it is mentioned in the company WhatsApp.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a company which is international with lots of opportunities and different roles which you can definitely get interested in. It drives you forward to perform better and hit different goals as well as improve in yourself in becoming healthier for example mental health. The layout between education and work is very good and payments are good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Hit the target grades that you need, be yourself and express yourself on the induction day, nothing to be shy/embarrassed about. They look at different aspect of you not just your grades/achievements as they want someone who will strive in the company and supply a good atmosphere to be around.
