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Assistant Civil Enginer Review

at Jasper Kerr Consulting Engineers Ltd

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
I am responsible for producing flood risk reports, drainage design, pavement design with a range of developments in different sectors. A day within this role may include producing 2D and 3D designs and models for drainage and site levels, attending meetings via teams or on site
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it as it allows me to get hands on experience on a wide range of civil engineering projects, whilst simultaneously developing my knowledge of the construction industry at university.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since joining Jasper Kerr last year, I have been given a lot more opportunities to develop my ability to manage projects independently, being more actively involved in a project from the offset to completion using a range of software. My time here has allowed me to gain much more confidence meeting external design team members and within the solutions i produce.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My degree apprenticeship works on a day release basis and allows my work and university to be structed well. The program works well by not overloading me with work and having work mainly based around coursework. Jasper Kerr also provide great support and allow me time to structure project work around university when needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have amazing support from my employer, with a set mentor who helps guide me through both my work on projects and university. We have frequent meetings to discuss progress and any issues, planning out how Jasper Kerr can assist in my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have regular meetings with my workplace mentor and someone from the university to discuss progress, ensuring I can remain on track.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This gives me a great background to wider construction than just civil engineering, which can directly be linked to my day to day tasks.
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
Jasper Kerr frequently organise internal social activities (as well as external networking), play football weekly and charity events. This is a great way to get to know my colleagues as well as others in the industry.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Jasper Kerr Consulting Engineers Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have seen my career progress massively since joining Jasper Kerr, they have given me great opportunities to take on a leadership role and manage projects independently whilst also getting great support when needed. I've found it to be great place to continue my apprenticeship, with senior members helping me to plan meeting my degree units, including my dissertation and CEng with the ICE.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jasper Kerr Consulting Engineers Ltd?
Embrace the variety of work we have the opportunity to work on, it's a great place to progress yourself/career so ask as many questions as possible and take in the great knowledge everyone has to pass on.
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