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Trainee civil engineer Review

at BAM

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

Review Submitted: November 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 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Worked part of the temporary works team on designs supported by the team. Learned to use software and do calculations.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I lot of responsibility on the full designs of components and attending meetings.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes use or new softwares and calculations that I have never done in university.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot of support and guidance and I had a point of contact for any questions.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Really good company all there to help.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed throughly and learnt a lot more than at university.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to BAM
Just to have passion for civil engineering and express your specific interests to the company.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at BAM
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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