Trainee Engineer Review
at VolkerWessels
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Hoddesdon
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
I am a site engineer, involving setting out works, service avoidance works, the review of subcontractors RAMS, the creation and briefing of dig permits to subcontractor gangs, any quality checks that need to be doen with regards to the ITP ( work inspection sheet)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
|I have developed my technical skills when it comes to using the engineering equipment massively over the past 2.5 years. As well as this i am now getting more confident and more able to make decisions when needed to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have thoroughly enjoyed every day that i have worked here and is a great starting point in the industry for anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
be confident in your ability, but also know where your skills lack and try to increase your ability in that area
