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Junior Consultant Review

at Arcadis

Degree Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role as a Transport Planner involves working on a number of sustainable projects around mobility, electric vehicles, sustainable travel and development planning to ensure excellence as well as effective solutions for our clients
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my course a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My verbal, written and presenting skills have significantly increased alongside my capabilities in the use of GIS, ArcGIS Pro, Excel as well as report writing

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured but there could be additional support to help final year apprentices plan their journey after their degree
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive plenty of support from my team and colleagues
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Sufficient support but can be further improved
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It provides great academical understanding of all things related to my job including human behavior, leadership, planning transportation and a number of other things
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
Yes the work place provides a number of social opportunities and events which all employees can part take in

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A very great employer with teams, individuals who are very supporting and willing to push you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arcadis?
Be open about yourself, confident and willing to learn
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