Apprentice Highways Asset Management Engineer — Major Highway Projects Review
at Wiltshire council
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Major project schemes, local cycling and walking infrastructure schemes, design, NEC contracting, highway maintenance, public consultation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much enjoy my role, fully funded program with support provided
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
All highway related skills learnt
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Good, though it would be nice if pay reflects work performance rather than apprenticeship band grade.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is always available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As stated, Support is always available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I would say they help me preform 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.)
4/5
Very good apprentice group which has recently been developed but little room for team or non-apprentice events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wiltshire council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great employer, with room for growth and learning new skills, fully funded program and supportive environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wiltshire council?
Be honest, express interest, engage with supervisor / staff are the biggest things.
