Civil engineer Trainee Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work in Area 7 design services working for Kier on behalf of Highways England. My work involve working on my own schemes as well as assisting my team to complete their schemes.

10/10

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

I have learnt how to use CAD and begin to get a greater understanding of standards used for highway design

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying my programme, gaining skills and knowledge as well as hands on experience

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured with weekly online lectures and activites to complete. Block weeks allow for face to face interaction

10/10

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

I recieve all the support as well as 20 % off the job learning

10/10

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

I receive all the support i require from my training provider

10/10

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

Gaining knowledge of civil engineering is allowing me to become more confident in my role and my decisions

10/10

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.)

We try and orgainise a basketball game once a week

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The company has given me great opportunities since i started and give me all the support and encouragement i need

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

Be enthusiastic, hardworking and take every opportunity offered to you and Kier will make sure you develop your career as far as you can