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Arcadis

Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

at Arcadis

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Guildford, Surrey

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Working within an Civil Engineering Team assisting on projects and learning about the day to day process of a project. Working with CAD software's and lots of modern digital solutions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
This experience has provided me with such an incredible opportunity to learn and grow I have found it amazing

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have had the opportunity to learn new skills that I never would have appreciated otherwise. Key Practical skills that translate directly into the Day to day working life of an engineer

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure of both work and University is set up amazingly allowing me to have the freedom I need to thrive and grow.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer supports me in all aspects of my course with both university and work. Helping me to learn the key skills I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My employer provides mentors and buddy's too guide me through my course and help me too achieve my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The content I learn at university helps me to understand the more fundamental elements too civil engineering allowing me to perform better in my 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.)
4/5
There are plenty of opportunities for extra-curriculars within both the team and the wider business for social activities and networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Arcadis has such a friendly and supportive atmosphere and helps to improve your skills as an individual
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Be yourself and show both confidence and ability to learn through your interviews, as well as a passion for the course.
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