build civil engineer Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

site visits to audit sub-contractors during the construction stage. managing sections of a build project.

8/10

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

new scientific and mathematical skills at college as well as logical skills whilst working onsite

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

really enjoying my programme, finally have a career

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

my programme is somewhat structured, my college have continuously been a let down with its organisation, my role in virgin media has taken a downfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic as i could not get experience with other teams.

5/10

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

an average amount of support

8/10

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

my training provider provides with very little support

4/10

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

my qualification has helped me in real life with a situation with a water table whilst on site. the first half of the apprenticeship was not relevant to my role at virgin media

8/10

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, i have been to many networking events as well as social activities online, not as many as i would like

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

good support system, good salary and contract, company cares for its employers

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

be yourself and study the role before you apply