Trainee Civil Engineer Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Assist engineers with day-to-day activities, producing plans and developing drawings. Additonally carrying out my own value management schemes, currently in pavement design and vehicle restraint systems.

7/10

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

Developed new skills specific to my job as well as enhancing communication and IT skills.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

the programme is challenging but fair

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

potentially not enough face to face time.

6/10

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

expenses are covered but it is difficult to manage time between work and studies

7/10

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

material on canvas is useful.

6/10

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

a lot of the content is irrelevant to my current job, though it gives me a broader understanding of engineering and widens my prospects

7/10

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, we play football on Wednesdays after work, although this is organsied by ourselves.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

large, stable company with good prospects and friendly people.

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

read up on the companies core values and apply them to yourself.