Civil Engineer Apprentice Review
at Jacobs
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Role includes various CAD and engineering tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Balancing work and university can be very stressful at times.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed CAD, written communication, presentation and networking skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Employer is generally understanding, however this depends a lot on your team. Some are worse than others.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Assigned tutor is very helpful and always available for support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification gives me a wider understanding of engineering practices. However, I have not used any knowledge I've learnt at university at 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.)
4/5
Yes, there are many socials at my workplace.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Jacobs to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Large company with many opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jacobs?
Research about your role, show that you're a pleasant well-rounded person.
