Reinforcement Engineer Review

I am a reinforcement engineer who's role is to design steel reinforcement for concrete structures varying in in-situ and precast projects. I design the reinforcement in a 3D model space, then creating corresponding 2D drawings for guys on site and in the precast factory to use.

I've learnt great communication and presentation skills whilst being here which I struggled with before I started. I've also further developed my IT skills with excel, word and outlook emails

I enjoy my programme (although it is very long having started from college at level 3 apprenticeship right the way through to a degree apprenticeship). I've met lots of people from different backgrounds and areas around the UK who's taken different apprenticeship routes

Its very well organised, with accommodation, key dates and well structured briefs prepared to help me understand what they expect of me, and what is to be expected of my employer and the training provider

I receive daily support from my line manager and other senior members when I struggle with some tasks, and they are always there to listen to your problems should you have any

I receive support to enable me to complete any tasks relating to university work, through study days provided by my employer and set days organised with my line manager when I need them

This gives me a better understanding of all the theory behind my day-to-day role, learning about civil engineering as a whole, and not just concrete structures but also all engineering sectors, allowing me to apply my knowledge on why I would design concrete reinforcement in such a way.

There are some networking events which employees have organised ourselves such as football, golf days and event nights relating to my whole team, as well as Laing O'Rourke wide Christmas parties!

Yes

Its a great place to work who's aim is to get the best out of you. They provide all the training you need, they listen to you about work and social aspects of your life and try to put your needs first.

There are a lot of roles on offer, which gives so many people different routes into engineering. This can be site or office based, with good rates of pay and training provided for you to succeed.