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Cities Solutions Apprentice (Level 6) Review

at Jacobs

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
My role is extremely varied and the types of projects I work differ in many ways. Feasibility studies, 3D modeling, architectural drawings, stage 1-3 level of work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot, it's an amazing opportunity

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is great on all frontages. Jacobs is amazing in it's attitude to inclusivity.
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?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are so many! There's always something going on, the networking opportunities are endless. There's also plenty of casual events like socials and sport outings. Currently available for sports we have: running, netball, football and badminton.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Jacobs to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Jacobs is a big international company, it has thousands of talented employees. There are so many opportunities to expand your experience, skills and knowledge. It's very open and inclusive and actually takes steps to show and engage with this, for example our network societies. The range of work and clients is also very interesting, things are varied.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jacobs?
Bring confidence and passion
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