Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

I am a civil engineer apprentice working in the traffic and safety team (highways). This includes designing/drawing schemes and making sure relevant documentation is completed. This also includes making sure the timeframe of certain tasks is compliant to the finish date.

10/10

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

I can confidently say I can complete highways and structures drawings and CDM documents independently and on-time within project timeframes.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme massively as I have a good team who support me in what I do.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well organised.

9/10

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

They allow us 1 day every week to complete the college course aswell as extra time elsewhere if necessary.

9/10

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

The past 2 years has been tough with LSP but the last 6 months has improved with 'Andy hamer' supporting us every way. We wouldn't have completed it without his help.

5/10

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

The qualification is more catered towards house construction and not the civil's part of construction/engineering.

1/10

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.)

Not a lot, although there used to be a five a-side football team.

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people and the office energy is excellent, I couldn't ask for anything better.

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

To be yourself and work hard. In the interview show you are confident and don't be scared as the people interviewing you will also be nervous.