Technical Apprentice Review
at CBRE Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician, Engineering, Plumbing
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
2.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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
It can involve a variation of electrical and mechanical jobs
Shadowing engineers
PPMs
Shadowing engineers
PPMs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Depends on the site
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Electrical fault finding
Mechanical fault finding (HVAC, plumbing)
Basic maintenance & fabric jobs
Mechanical fault finding (HVAC, plumbing)
Basic maintenance & fabric jobs
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not a clear path to head down when deciding to bias in a trade (electrical or mechanical)
Support is minimal from apprentice management
Support is minimal from apprentice management
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Bit more support on site from line manager to help complete portfolio and learn plant / systems on site
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is support to learn on site although when it comes to moving site it is a bit more difficult, therefore making it harder to work towards competency and qualifications
College support is good. Comes to check on site every few weeks and follow up on coursework / portfolio
College support is good. Comes to check on site every few weeks and follow up on coursework / portfolio
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The level 3 NVQ qualification will help me get a job within the maintenance industry although I believe the training structure towards the qualification could be better
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Rare social networking and social activities outside of work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CBRE Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Depends on if they are interested in getting into trades
Also depends on what site they may work on since the workload varies
Also depends on what site they may work on since the workload varies
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CBRE Group?
Go to a landlord based site
