Degree apprentice project manager Review
at Avove
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering, Construction
Durham (County Durham)
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Day to day changes each week it can vary from being on site all day overviewing construction activities alongside our site manager or i can be in the office observing project review meetings, commercial meetings and clipp sessions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Having decided uni full time was not for me I enjoy splitting my learning between the work place, site and university
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Communication skills have been massively developed for me during the programme
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Having an early careers manager, line manager then point of contact within the university has made the programme very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Having our early careers manager and line manager overseeing our development has made support endless for me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
During the week we have one day set aside for completing uni work which makes it alot easier to balance work and studying
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Being early in my apprenticeship its hard to match my learning to what is happening in the workplace
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
There have been multiple opportunities for this since I started- a women in construction event, a STEM volunteering event and our road shows
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Avove to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The continued support and development in Avove seems unique compared to my peers at university. The freedom between where i spend my time at work exposes me to a variety of experiences at work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Avove?
Be confident, be yourself and dont be scared to ask the questions you have to ensure the job is the right fit for you.
