Apprentice Project Engineer Review
at NG Bailey
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.2/5
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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
Electrical project engineer, managing the installation of the surge protection package on a nuclear site
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoy it very much, there’s a variety in what I do everyday
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my communication skills a lot. Learnt how to manage, prioritise and organise
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Placements with objectives for each was given at the start. I spend a week every 5 weeks at Leeds college of building
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
NG Bailey wants the best from the apprentices so will always be happy to support you
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Sessions are held to ensure you’re on track for completion when it comes to collating your evidence
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It’s a building services qualification however mainly covers mechanical systems, a mix of electrical and mechanical would be more beneficial
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Site holds celebrations when reaching certain milestones
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NG Bailey to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company to undertake an apprenticeship with. You gain a massive amount of knowledge while working with the experienced engineers. NGB also encourage you to work with all different teams within the industry which allows you to further understand how the company runs
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NG Bailey?
Ensuring you show your self as keen, ready to learn and interested as they will teach you the skills required to carry out the job
