Graduate Civil Engineer Review

Overall, my experience at JN Bentley has been very positive. I've had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop both my technical and professional skills. The supportive culture, focus on safety, and opportunities for growth have made it a great environment to start and develop my engineering career.

My role involves supporting engineering design work, carrying out calculations and assessments, producing technical documentation, and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective solutions. The aspects I enjoy most are solving engineering problems, learning from experienced colleagues, and seeing designs progress into real projects that make a positive impact.

My role gives me a good opportunity to contribute meaningfully through project work and technical responsibilities. I feel valued by my team because my contributions are trusted, recognised, and supported by colleagues who are always willing to share their knowledge and provide guidance.

I feel my compensation package is fair and competitive, particularly when considering the range of benefits available. Perks such as the health cash plan, private healthcare options, the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave, and the strong support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status add significant value beyond salary alone. Overall, I feel well supported both professionally and personally.

I feel my role is preparing me really well for my future career. I'm gaining hands-on experience across a variety of projects, taking on real responsibilities, and learning from experienced engineers. The support for training and chartership is also helping me build the skills and confidence needed for the next stages of my career.

I've received excellent support throughout my time so far. My line manager, mentor, and buddy have all been approachable and supportive, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities. I've also found HR helpful when needed and appreciate the support available for training, development, and progressing towards chartership.
Overall, I've felt well supported both professionally and personally. While there is always room for improvement, I haven't felt that anything significant has been missing from my experience so far.

My typical working week supports a good balance between work and personal wellbeing. While project demands can vary, there is flexibility when needed and a strong culture of looking after people's wellbeing. I feel able to maintain a healthy work-life balance while continuing to develop professionally and contribute to projects.

The culture is very positive, inclusive, and welcoming. People are approachable, supportive, and willing to share their knowledge, which creates a great environment for learning and development. There is a strong focus on teamwork, safety, and delivering quality work, while also encouraging personal and professional growth.
The flexible approach to hybrid working also helps maintain a good work-life balance when project requirements allow. Overall, it's a collaborative and supportive culture where people are valued and encouraged to develop.

I would rate JN Bentley's approach to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility positively. The company promotes an inclusive and respectful culture where people from different backgrounds feel welcomed and valued. I've also seen a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and creating opportunities for everyone to develop and succeed. Overall, it feels like a supportive environment where inclusion is taken seriously.

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I am really enjoying my time at JN Bentley. The people are supportive, I've the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects, and I've been trusted with meaningful responsibilities from an early stage. I've also appreciated the support for professional development and chartership, which makes it feel like a place where I can build a long-term career.

The role has matched my expectations very well. The recruitment process gave a good overview of the work, culture, and development opportunities available, and my experience has reflected that. I've had the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects, take on real responsibilities, and receive strong support from colleagues, which is very much in line with what was described when I joined.