Part 1 Architectural Assistant Review
at Southampton City Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Architecture
Southampton
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
it was pretty good, I mean general architectural work to be fair, a 9am - 5pm job, at the desk, lots of site visit and all that stuff
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
yeah I do enjoy it, sometimes hard but it aint that bad
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yeah developed a lot of good skills, I think I'm very skilled and I am ready to run my own project now if I was given the opportunity
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
yeah I'd say it's pretty darn well structured at least at work, got my own manager and my own mentor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
literally all the support I'd ever want to get
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
yeah I get a lot of support both mental and like in case I need to be supported with models and all that stuff
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
yeah I do think it's def a big help honestly
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
I mean yeah there are and I kind do get involved in them but I kinda don't really go a lot to them anymore just because I don't really feel like it
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southampton City Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it's a good starting point, good money, good support, good people, not too much pressure, just chill honestly
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southampton City Council?
I mean it's a job so act like you want a job, and be smart like be reasonable you know
