Trainee Project Manager Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • I am currently on secondment to the Welsh Government assisting as a Part 1 Claims Advisor and also assisting on the A465 Section 5 & 6 handling transfers of documents.

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

    • I am currently teaching myself CAD and its extensive softwares

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

    • I fully enjoy my studies, and really enjoy coming to work, there is always something new everyday.

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

    • I am very well instructed.

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

    • Arcadis are fantastic, and always fully supportive, in any aspect of my apprenticeship, and within my studies also.

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

    • Coleg Gwent Cicvil Engineering staff, Thomas Hillier in particular are extremely supportive towards my studies and pastorally also.

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

    • Extremely, it is fully aided and works hand in hand with task I am carrying out.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • I am currently the chair of the Sports and Social committee and have been since I first started in 2021, and have successfully organised and managed over 8 to 10 events. I also attend ICE seminars in my own personal time

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Due to being an older apprentice, I have worked for numerous employers and none have ever given me the support, flexibility and opportunities that Arcadis has.

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

    • DO IT! It will be worth it, Arcadis and the Welsh Apprenticeship Alliance are both fantastic and always supportive.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Cardiff / Caerdydd

March 2025

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