Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

Attend design meetings and complete design work along with associated construction planning.

8/10

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

Yes learnt many new skills and developed existing basic IT skills

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoy working, learning and earning at the same time

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Work is well organised and company staff very supportive to help progression. College course lacks organisation.

7/10

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

College mentor, mangers and L&D team support me to progress my career well.

8/10

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

College lectures are supportive with teaching the content but lack organisation and aren't effective at feeding back results and queries.

5/10

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

Don't often use the content I learn at college in my day job.

6/10

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, all available through company and project based social events.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company which offer plenty of support in progressing career. Many different options for personal development and varied career opportunities outside of just engineering.

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

Research what projects the company is working on and the location of these to see if they work for you. Understand the course you will be completing from the training provider more and what level this is.