Apprentice Civil Engineer Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 is varied:
Delivering fencing packages
Performing 3D model reviews
Co ordinating with other disciplines
Co ordinating with technical specialist
Carry out Asset Tagging (Using various software to attribute information to a model)
Performing Calculation Checks
Document Drafting
Delivering fencing packages
Performing 3D model reviews
Co ordinating with other disciplines
Co ordinating with technical specialist
Carry out Asset Tagging (Using various software to attribute information to a model)
Performing Calculation Checks
Document Drafting
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I very much so enjoy what I do and the programme which I am enrolled on. However, It is difficult managing a work life balance as I have both work and university requirement.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Attention to detail skills
Communication Skills
Time management Skills
Software Skills
Basic IT skills
Attention to detail skills
Communication Skills
Time management Skills
Software Skills
Basic IT skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am able to receive help from my employer. For instance, If I need to dedicate time to university I am able to put this forward.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There are support sessions available
I am encouraged to speak up if support is needed.
I have a mentor who I am able to speak to if their are any concerns.
I am encouraged to speak up if support is needed.
I have a mentor who I am able to speak to if their are any concerns.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training provider provides me with the background knowledge of task I perform in the workplace.
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. At Arcadis we have a sports and social team who hold various events throughout the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Exposure to large projects
Exposure to a diverse range of experience
Supporting
Exposure to a diverse range of experience
Supporting
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
To be passionate
Showcase your knowledge
Be yourself
Showcase your knowledge
Be yourself
