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Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

at Vinci

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

London

Review Submitted: March 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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 maintain and update trackers for documents and activities. I assess and monitor programs. I engage in meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, where I also present information. I conduct reviews of drawings. I identify and report health and safety concerns. Additionally, I utilise 3D modelling tools.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying it. Compared to other apprenticeship programmes I have been on the structure at Vinci Construction is good with the ability to rotate within the company and project to different roles for greater exposure.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my project management skills. Also I learned to research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured, with relevant tasks and activities provided. The leadership team highlights the importance of the apprenticeship programme to all members of staff.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of positive and constructive support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They facilitate study leave and a lot of colleagues provide help with tasks.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have been able to implement skills I have learned from my training provider like creating a programme of activities. My studies have helped to prioritise tasks at 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
We have regular football matches and team social events. I regularly help with careers events for students.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company culture.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
Research the company and show interest in developing as a future employee.
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