Apprentice Design Engineer Review
at NG Bailey
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Leeds
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
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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:
4/5
Working as part of the design team to create building service designs for a range of commercial projects. My role involves using lots of different software, including, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Excel and attending meetings with the client and architect to align the designs to meet the brief.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship a lot.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. Since starting my apprenticeship, I have learnt lots of new skills these include communication and social skills, software skills (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Excel) and professional skills, all which will aid me throughout my career.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured between work and college and there is a rotation plan in place to give apprentices time to experience other departments.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from NG Bailey. Particularly from my line manager and apprentice development partner. In NG Bailey we have an apprentice voice forum to support us in our apprenticeship as well as regular apprentice connect talks where we can all get together and discuss our journey.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support is there if you need it. NG Bailey are keen to support their apprentices towards their qualifications. Coming up to the End Point Assessment they arranged EPA meetings to support us when completing out project brief.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification gives a good overview of the industry as well as lots of skills and knowledge that can be applied to my day-to-day role.
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
Theres lots to get involved with. There is an apprenticeship voice forum and apprenticeship ambassador roles. NG Bailey also have a development day each year to strengthen our soft skills and two volunteer days a year to support an organisation. There are also opportunities to help out as an apprentice mentor.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NG Bailey to a friend?
Yes
Why?
NG Bailey are a very good company to work for because they support their apprentices towards their qualifications and are keen to push them to be the best employees they can be.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NG Bailey?
Do your research into NG Bailey and get an understanding of what we do and our company values. This can give you a real insight into what they are looking for and whether this role is suitable for you.
