Trainee Engineer Review
at VolkerWessels
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Hoddesdon
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
On a day to day basis I will be out on site setting out and surveying for any construction works, I look at the quality and control of the job. I frequently shadow a more senior engineer to be comfortable on the task before I do it independently.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I highly enjoy the programme it is fun and rewarding whilst also being able to learn on the job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills, I came from a school background with no engineering knowledge and in just 2 years I have been supported with my learning and have had the opportunity to attend a wide range of courses to whatever i need.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, I have frequent reviews between my university and my workplace and any issues I've ever had my work have been very quick to support me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, any training I believe I would benefit from I have received and any issues they always help to resolve them quickly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
My training provider is quite supportive, there have been some miscommunications and issues regaridng changing the course mid way.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My learning at university definitely helps me at work, my modules align with work I'm doing out on site at work as well as in the office.
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, I have had the opportunity to attend different events such as networking at head office with other apprentices and meals out with early careers cohort. We have had charity football matches and other events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend VolkerWessels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have been very supportive with all my work so far, I feel appreciated and seen by my colleagues rather than just being forgotten about. It is a fun job and everyone is very close and friendly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to VolkerWessels?
Do it
