Structures Technician Review
at Buro Happold
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
London
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
On a day to day basis I work on projects all over the world building models using CAD to then submit to clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy this program and the people at the office our friendly and welcoming it made it very easy to settle in
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have developed my skills in using CAD at a more intermediate level.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is really well structured, every term I'm given goals that I should try to achieve. There is always training sessions weekly to help broaden my knowledge
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot if I am under performing in things such as university work/ projects I could easily ask the employer for more time to focus on my university work or they would offer to get someone to help mentor me for up coming exams
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of help more than I expected
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like the work I'm doing at university does not really help with my role, But my role helps with my university work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are loads of extra-curricular activities. There is the YEF(Young Engineering Forum) . They host monthly events such as ice skating, escape rooms, game night etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Buro Happold to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This company will help develop your understanding in coperate working and will guide you along the way to be the best at your work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Buro Happold?
It a lovely company just make sure you're social and bubbly
