Section Engineer Review

I am involved in all elements of the construction phase, from writing health and safety documents (permits, RAMS etc) to completing briefings on site. I also complete setting out activities with varying engineering equipment.

I have learnt lots of interpersonal skills, gained knowledge in multiple pieces of engineering equipment, time management, work load management, public speaking (through giving briefings)

I enjoy learning new engineering techniques for setting out and understanding engineering principles and how they play into the different packages of works on site. University can be stressful at times but will be worth it in the end.

The programme is very well organised, my team are well aware of when I am at university and allow me the time to complete my university work.

I receive a lot of support from my line manager and my team, I really feel like they all want me to succeed within this apprenticeship.

The training provider can be quite hit and miss, some lecturers are very understanding and helpful, some don't understand or appreciate the fact that I work 4 days a week so can struggle to complete all of the work set.

It helps me much better understand what is happening on site in a technical sense and gives me a greater understanding of different elements of the job that I am not exposed to as much, such as quantity surveying etc.

There are lots of extra-curricular activities to get involved with, including squash, football and badminton. There are also plenty of social events, for example going out for a team meal or drinks.

Yes

The company has been nothing but supportive to me, they have helped me get promoted whilst completing my apprenticeship and support me fully with the apprenticeship.

Be honest and be willing to put the work in. My grades weren't the best when I joined but Skanska still took me on because I showed I was willing to learn and ready to get my head down and study.