Fire Safety Engineer Apprentice Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice and my main role currently is reading fire strategies and understanding British Standards

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have an easier understanding of fire safety

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Because engineering involves a lot of math I don't really enjoy the math aspect but the fire safety aspect is interesting

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The university doesn't really cater to the apprentices so a lot of my uni apprentices are left in the dark

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • With my first line manager I was receiving a lot of support and it was nice but I have a new line manager and I'm left on my own a little bit now

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

    • I receive a bit of support but now as I've been in the apprenticeship for a bit I'm receiving a little less support

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

    • I am able to understand engineering and fire safety and I am a bit better in speaking about my role

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • We have charity days and social work events for different holidays

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

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is pretty hard to gain an apprenticeship with the company and it is very competitive

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

    • Be confident, be yourself and ask questions

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

March 2025

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