Junior Consultant Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I mainly have a project delivery role, working on project deliverables and in diverse teams. This includes a mixture of research, report writing and project management.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed a lot of interpersonal skills such as communication and confidence, alongside technical skills such as GIS, modelling, Excel analysis and CAD.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the content of my programme and how the content directly leads to my job.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There are challenges coordinating the university, place of employment and what is expected of you as well as fulfilling everything to the best quality.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The employer is supportive, mainly if you ask what you need. This is hard as you don't always receive information to get a forward look which would enable you to plan ahead.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Most lecturers get back to you via email.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It adds a layer of theory, that provides a good base knowledge for application at work.

    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.)

    • Monthly socials at the office and then I attend networking events externally.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Strong sense of people first culture and good cross collaboration across industries.

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

    • Review the company culture, values and ensure your values align with these.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Birmingham

March 2025

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