Trainee Civil Engineer Review

by Kier Group

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:

    • I am part of Kier Design Services (strategic highways) so I mainly do CAD work, this involves looking at road sign design, road markings design and the occasional roadside site visit.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt many new skills to do with the operation of CAD and developed existing skills in online services like GIS.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my degree apprenticeship as it allows me to lean, earn and get a qualification!

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • On Kiers behalf, the organisation is perfect. There are a minority of Coventry uni staff that are disorganised ect, but only a minority.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive adequate support from my employer.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Coventry uni are good but some staff struggle to get back to students. In particular the civil engineering apprenticeship course leader.

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Without the theory provided by Coventry uni I would be clueless in my day to day job.

    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.)

    • There are definitely extra curricular training sessions ect, but I don't attend many.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They are a great employer that cover all expenses when away at uni. Kier really look after their employees.

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

    • Go for it. Great company to work for and great perks and benefits.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Penrith

February 2022

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