Trainee Civil Engineer Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role involves working in a team of engineers, ranging from other apprentices to site agents. Activities vary as i work on a very busy site. I do setting out/ surveying, site diaries, CAD drawings and supervising works.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

People skills, technical skills with equipment

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Greatly

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured. Sometime it is hard to balance work and university

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

10/10

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

10/10

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

I still feel that most of my experience comes from my own work experience and training courses through my employer

5/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes i Regularly attend networking and there are ample social opportunities and charity work

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I'd use my own amazing experience as an example. I've come into the job at 18 and am now a confident, experienced 21 year old (or so i like to think!)

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

Take time to learn about recent projects and find ones that interest you