Trainee Civil Engineer Review

Day to day activities as a trainee civil engineer include survey and setting out. You have more responsibility to complete these tasks alone. This could include using site equipment such as the totals station and laser levels. You would be involved in sitting in planning meeting with your team, reading construction drawings and using software such as Autodesk civil 3D

Its exciting to compare what I knew before starting the apprenticeship to now. I had little knowledge about civil engineering including daily tasks an engineer would carry out. I have developed my surveying and setting out skills by shadowing more competent engineers on site as well as theoretical knowledge whilst completing my level 4 qualifications with e learning provider Leeds college of building

I enjoy being able to manage completing my degree along side getting site experience working as a civil engineer. Real life site experience. I have the possibility to move sites to see a range of civil engineering projects. It takes longer to achieve your bachelors than going straight to University . However, I believe the experience, connections and confidence you get from doing an apprenticeships makes this option more desirable.

The programme is structured to balance completing exams/coursework and completing site duties. You are given a timetable with dates you will be at college. During the degree apprenticeship you are given a self study week additionally

I get support from multiple sources at BAM Nuttall. This can be your site 'line manager' or the early careers team . You are given contacts such as HR emails address to contact if needed. I have never worried about who to ask if I have any questions about the job.

Lots of support is given from training providers. They will tell you basic information about the course. Including dates, pathways and deadlines. If it isn't clear they are happy to respond to emails or tell you in person during the college block.

The qualification is relevant to the job . You are able to see the topics you learn about physically on site and then see how they operate in the real world. Being able to visualize what you are learning abut is beneficial as you get a better understanding of it than just reading out of a PowerPoint

You can get involved in 'Future Bam' In which I have visited a different project - you can view different civil engineering projects that are different to yours. Thhere are opportunities to go abroad, to see civil engineering achievements from another country. Aswell as this during College extra curricular is offered , such as football and yoga

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Because BAM provides people who want to pursue a career in civil engineering everything they need to do so. Brilliant site experience to become a competent engineer and working with Leeds college of building to achieve the relevant qualifications. Aswell as being paid to do so.

Make sure you practice typical 'interview questions' be confident answering and be honest. Demonstrate you have a passion for civil engineering , you could bac this up by showing off any work experience you've done.