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Norfolk County Council

Project Technician Review

at Norfolk County Council

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Norwich

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Highways Engineer working on improvement and maintenance schemes around Norfolk - designing and project managing finances and contractors through to completion of works.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
This is a completely new field for me having changed careers only 2 years ago, and I am thoroughly enjoying learning through my work and study

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am continually learning new skills from day to day, at work and through my studies

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular meetings with my mentor and receive continual support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My tutors are always contactable and happy to answer any queries I have regarding my studies
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The knowledge I am gaining from my studies helps me to perform my role better and will eventually allow me to gain IEng which will further support and grow and my career within Norfolk County Council
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
There are plenty of additional learning opportunities and social events to get involved in at work

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because of the opportunities for supported learning and career advancement
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Show your willingness to learn and grow within your role, whatever you enter at
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