Apprentice Civil Engineer Review
at Severn Trent
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Derby
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
I'm involved in project work, including completing calculations, drawings and documents required for project progression.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the combination of work and university learning. The team I am a part of are very friendly and help me wherever possible.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a variety of digital designing systems, a variety of communication skills and mathematical knowledge required as a civil engineer.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Through my employer, I am completing IEng with the help of my Supervising Civil Engineer and Delegated Engineer. I am able to reach out to anyone on my team for help and advice on anything including work or university work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have support from lecturers that I can reach out to through email when I'm not at university and have a University coordinator that checks on my progress at work with me and my line manager.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
A couple of the modules that I am completing as part of my course aren't currently relevant to my role, however, they provide information that is good to know as it might be relevant in the future.
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 a variety of sports teams that are joinable, networking events in the wider team approximately every 4 months and the chance to take volunteer days alongside other employees as a chance to give back to the community with others.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Severn Trent is a welcoming and supporting company that gives you the chance to supply a necessity to customers and help make a difference in the community.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?
Be yourself and take your time completing the interview tasks and questions. The interviewers are there are kind so try to relax.
