Apprentice Engineer Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: February 2025
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
Creating drawings, design optioneering, clash reviews and liaising other teams such as CAD Techs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have had the opportunity to model through the use of scripting, I have also developed my CAD skills in a range of CAD software. I have also had the chance to develop my understanding of design through feedback and shadowing senior engineers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is an existing support network via the early careers team and through existing apprentices however due to the smaller size of the Scottish programme in comparison to the English version there is less information and support available to Scottish apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive my 20% protected time which is greatly supported by my line manager as well as monthly 1-to-1 check-ins. There are also 3 "study days" available to use to prepare for exams/ assessments which are on top of our annual leave allowance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The University provides us with a work based learning advisor who is available to book in meetings with at any point during term time. The university also has year heads to provide support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a large company with a great amount of experience with apprenticeships, they also create a very welcoming environment to employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
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