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Site Engineer Review

at BAM

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Oxfordshire

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Site engineering offers a varied level of work. A mix of on-site and in office responsibilities working in big teams to deliver vast infrastructure projects.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
I enjoy all elements of the programme, not to say it is challenging to balance between professional qualificaiton, site work and academic work.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
This period of my career has developed me from an inexperienced to a somewhat well rounded engineer. I have developed over all key attributes and received exceptional support from all my mentors.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
For the majority of time, LCB and BAM works exceptionally well. My only small reservation is receiving dates for university blocks in advance could be improved.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
If I ever require any support, there are a number of people who will be more than happy to help me.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
LCB are an exceptional provider with experienced lecturers. I have always received the support I require for the course in all separate elements.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
I feel there is a good balance between academic qualification and practical application

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 are lots of extracurricular activities organised by BAM

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great course and extremely good for career development.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?

Ensure you understand the role. Reach out to other professionals in the industry to help with your application and show why you want the job, and why you are a good candidate.
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