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Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

at Galliford Try

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Leicestershire

Review Submitted: October 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
Engineering on a construction site, carrying out daily works involved with the job role.
For example, my project is the construction of a 7km distributor road.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy day to work in my role

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed many new skills.
Such as communication, working in a team, leadership, independent working. etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It has a early careers programme that lasted 2 years for guidance and opportunities
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Learning and development team very helpful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I can ask questions to my colleagues and anyone who is available to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It directly fits into 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
Different events among the team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Galliford Try to a friend?
Yes
Why?
For apprenticeships which in my case has been a great opportunity with lots of support and great benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Galliford Try?
Qualifications help but in interviews being expressive and unique will help.
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