Site Engineer Review
at Vinci
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Wakefield
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
I am a civil engineer for a principal contractor. Controlling drawings, quality and geospatial accuracy of construction and civil engineering projects. Management of subcontractors, health and safety etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my job and the challenges posed. University and work is challenging and fulfilling.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Civil Engineering, Management, Planning, Quality Assurance
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well established. Organisation and support is very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Line managers and mentors at work support my studies well. They provide guidance and time to support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Good support, however is challenging to fit everything into a single day.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Some parts are very applicable to work however some are more aimed at design/structural engineers rather than site based. Still good to get the engineering knowledge.
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. Various site based, regional and national events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have provided me with a lot of opportunity, responsibility and challenge to become a well rounded engineer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
N/A
