Apprentice Site Engineer Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

My role is a site engineer and this role involves giving gangs on-site setting out information such as line & level, and ensuring that the correct permits are in place so that the gangs can continue working.

10/10

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

I have continued to develop my AutoCAD skills & I have learnt how to use a GPS and a range of other setting out techniques so that whenever I face a problem on site I can use these techniques to ensure the gangs don't stop working.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme, it is giving me a feel of how things work on site, aswell as learning in the classroom.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I feel that it is very well organised, and the structure makes my life so much easier to plan my work load. I also like how I have a dedicated member of staff as a mentor who I can go to if I have any problems.

10/10

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

I feel I receive as much support from my employer as possible. They are in attendance at any meetings that are needed, and they are there whenever I have any problems / issues.

10/10

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

I feel my training provider supply me with the relevant support where necessary, especially on the academic side of things.

10/10

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

I feel that my course is helping me a lot in my site role, because a lot of the subjects discussed at university I can take onto site and see how they work in the industry.

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.)

Due to COVID, there isn't as much as I would like. I organised a 5a-side football game prior to the lockdown which was enjoyable, and I am taking part in a charity bike ride with my project.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that this course is brilliant for my personal development, and I feel that my employer helps me in the best possible way so that I can gain experience on site and in the classroom to better myself which gives me better opportunity to achieve high results.

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

Be yourself, work hard and ensure that you try your best at everything to achieve the best possible outcome to the apprenticeship.