Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at Jacobs
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.8/5
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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
Provide CAD drawings and other documents. Liaise with clients, providing valuable insights on projects. Assist senior team members with admin work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy all aspects of my programme from meeting new people, to learning valuable skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many skills over my time as an apprentice, such as communication, time management, use of new software's etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is fairly well structured, with some improvement needed on the university side of things.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have recieved lots of support from my employer, to help me balance my studies with my exponentially busy work life. They have really helped me settle into the work environment.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have received a good amount of support with my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel the qualification helps me aim for a wide depth of skills and knowledge to help me become a good civil engineer.
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 have been a plethora of extra-curricular activities I have had the chance to be a part of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Jacobs to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Jacobs prides itself on looking after it's employees, and is truly a good company to gain a lot of experience in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jacobs?
Research the role you are applying for, practice interviews, have a strong CV and try to partake in extra curricular activities that will develop your skills as a civil engineer.
