Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an apprentice Structural engineer. I work on projects with the rest of the structural team and am responsible for amending the construction drawings once the changes have been decided. I am talked through the thought process behind these changes which develops my own thought processes for certain problems that are similar. I attend monthly structural team meetings which involve discussing company news and new projects that we will be working on soon.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am completing a BTEC level 3 in construction and the built environment as well as internal training on the software I need to use on a daily basis. I am also learning to work to the industry standards that have been set to make sure all drawings that are issued are of a consistently good quality

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Atkins. The team who I work with are supportive and good at guiding on my learning pathway. I also enjoy the way that I am learning and applying what learn to real life situations.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Atkins?
  • My manager is very supportive, I feel very involved with the projects that I work on and I am not just left to my own devices; I am guided every step of the. Because of this I do feel valued by the people I work with.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I received a full induction upon starting my apprenticeship, the college course I attend is well structured and I attend scheduled catchup talks with my mentor at college. My only negative comment is that there has been a shortage of workload recently which has left me without work in the office on some occasions. Because of this I feel as though I should maybe be given some more internal training to fill these free time slots.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive a good amount of support from my mentor at college. If I have any issues or queries then I go to one of these people and they have an answer for me every time.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have my points of contact in the office for when I have a query. My manager is very happy to help all the time and the HR team are always on standby to assist me with any issues that I have

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am only 17 so I do not have many costs, but in my opinion I believe that the salary graduates are offered here I very competitive and would cover all living costs for them. I can also claim on expenses for train fares to my college which is very useful and saves me a lot of money

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is a local hub near our office where there is a movies gym etc, as well as many walks that I go on at lunchtime. There are not many work social activities which could be improved

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Atkins to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a good company to work for as there are many opportunities within and many different sectors that you may have the option to work for.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Atkins?
  • -Study the company and its background -Be confident -Go into the assessment day with an open mind -When I received the job offer I would've liked to been told a bit more about what projects I might be working on when I start


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2017


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