Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

I review peoples proposed works and evaluate if they will cause any significant damage to our infrastructure. If they do I will tell them what they need to do in order to meet our requirements.

8/10

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

I have developed my email writing skills to make them more specific and concise emails so our customers don't get confused at any point. I have learnt how to use a variety of new systems in my work such as GIS which lets me see our. asset plans.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I greatly enjoy my program and believe it was the best choice being able to study and gain experience working at the same time. I am surrounded by good people who are always available to help and they are easy to be around which makes the situation better.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is pretty well organized because I normally have university on the Monday and the remainder of the week is spent working. They have set out a clear plan for me and have even made steps after my apprenticeship ends.

8/10

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

My employer are more than helpful whether that is financially with funding the university including the travel. Or in day to day work were I am surrounded by people that have been in a similar situation to me and therefore can offer advice and guidance if I ever need it.

9/10

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

My employer are more than helpful whether that is financially with funding the university including the travel. They also allow for time to do some of my Uni work and everyone in the team can help if I am struggling on a piece of coursework or any task.

8/10

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

I will definitely help me in my role whether that is demanding more respect from others due to me role being more highly regarded or because my knowledge of the field would be more so I would be able to preform more efficiently.

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 some for example the raft race and our team had a Christmas dinner out but there isn't an abundance of activities.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Thames is a great company that is heading in the right direction. It's a company that makes you feel included and that works for a good reason. It is a big company that offers lots of opportunities and support to it's workers.

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

Make sure that you are applying for the right reasons an that your own personal ideas and beliefs align with the companies.