Apprentice Review
at Arcadis
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
my role is as a apprentice civil engineer currently training to improve and understand the fundamentals of Revit design while developing my general Knowledge within the workplace
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed the program a lot the work I'm training on is interesting and enjoyable I do much prefer the work aspect of the program to the Uni side which i feel disconnected from due to the lack of on campus time
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes I have developed a understanding of using 3D designs software (Revit) where previously my experience was very minor with only 2D design as well as developing an understanding of workflow within an office space and better communication skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is well structured with good on-boarding/training and has helped me easily integrate into my team and start developing my skills
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel my employer is very supportive and has allowed me the time and offered support when I feel I need it for a variety of areas
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
the Uni has helped and I felt that if I required support it would be easily available and i knew where to get it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that my Uni course has developed my understanding of some elements of my work and helped improve my work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
yes there are regular team social events on a variety of different activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they are a very supportive company and I feel that they have helped to integrate me into the workplace life and daily workflow while also helping to further my understanding alongside Uni
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Be forward and open
