Civil Engineer Apprentice Review
at Galldris
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Sizewell
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
My job role consists of live site work and paperwork in the office.
The work that is done on site begins by convening with the other engineers on my site at the start of shift, breaking down the works for the day, which areas are high priority, low priority, expected to be done first etc...
Afterwards, all engineers go out to site, liase with the supervisor of the working area, and provide levels, positions, information on what is occurring in their area. Then, we set out the works in the supervisors work area and observe the works that the supervisor is doing, making sure that they are doing the works to the design and specification.
Also, we observe the office side of being a Site Engineer. This is where the drawings provided to us by the client can be observed and be transferred to our devices to put onto site. Also, we survey works being done on site, and to prove that the work is being done to the correct standard, we create our own drawing and provide this to the client, and also writing up checksheets using pictures to show that the works are being done properly. These are only basic parts of a day to day life and they can go much deeper then this, such as studying health and safety standards, temporary works and much more then this.
The work that is done on site begins by convening with the other engineers on my site at the start of shift, breaking down the works for the day, which areas are high priority, low priority, expected to be done first etc...
Afterwards, all engineers go out to site, liase with the supervisor of the working area, and provide levels, positions, information on what is occurring in their area. Then, we set out the works in the supervisors work area and observe the works that the supervisor is doing, making sure that they are doing the works to the design and specification.
Also, we observe the office side of being a Site Engineer. This is where the drawings provided to us by the client can be observed and be transferred to our devices to put onto site. Also, we survey works being done on site, and to prove that the work is being done to the correct standard, we create our own drawing and provide this to the client, and also writing up checksheets using pictures to show that the works are being done properly. These are only basic parts of a day to day life and they can go much deeper then this, such as studying health and safety standards, temporary works and much more then this.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying this programme immensely, as where I am working up in Sizewell, it is an incredible opportunity to learn about how a structure can develop from a field in the middle of nowhere into something you see in everyday life. It has allowed me to understand the many different types of work that take place on a site. It is also the satisfaction of being part of a team that completes a project or receives awards for their outstanding work on site, which makes all the effort worth it at the end of the day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed many new skills, on site and offsite, that I thought I would never learn before.
Onsite, I have learnt how to use intricate devices such as a Leica Total Station and GPS, Rotating Lasers, Pipe Lasers and many more.
Offsite, I have learnt how to use AutoCAD, BIM and have also developed the use of Excel. Also, I have learnt how to analyse drawings and applying this to onsite work.
Onsite, I have learnt how to use intricate devices such as a Leica Total Station and GPS, Rotating Lasers, Pipe Lasers and many more.
Offsite, I have learnt how to use AutoCAD, BIM and have also developed the use of Excel. Also, I have learnt how to analyse drawings and applying this to onsite work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, It is clearly organised and explained properly, in order for us to understand our works on site as well as in University.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We always receive lots of support from our employer. If we ever need anything, such as an extra day to catch up on university work, we can ask our employer and we can be granted access for this.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We recieve lots of support from our training provider, such as doing many progress reviews with our training provider and our employers as well, analysing our performance on site as well as in university, where we are excelling and where we need to improve.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
We're learning lots in our qualification such as understanding the use of BIM and AutoCad, and I could apply the use of Autoad from University to Work itself.
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
In Sizewell, we have lots of social events, such as Christmas Parties, Charity Sports Events and Networking Events about working on Sizewell C.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Galldris to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Galldris because it is a company that provides opportunities for anyone to gain experience and new skills to give themselves a great future, whether that is as a Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, or even a Groundworker, Galldris give incredible opportunities to many people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Galldris?
I would tell them all about yourself, the experience you have, your skillset, and your aspirations for the future.
