Infrastructure Engineer Review

by Atkins

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice Infrastructure engineer, I work with members of the infrastructure team to help them complete projects on time and to schedule

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have developed a lot more communication skills along with computer and design skills

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

    • To some extent, I have some good days and some bad but that's understandable, overall I am enjoying the experience

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Atkins?

    • Very valued, most people have welcomed me into the Atkins family

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

    • It has some structure but I could probably say it needs more as there is not always work available

    3/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Quite a lot of support from NECC

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Also quite a lot of support but sometimes could do with more

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • My salary covers most costs but I have quite a bit to pay for so it gets very tight towards the end of the month and I feel it would be better if I got paid weekly but don't think that is possible

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes lots of out of work opportunity when working for Atkins

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Yes due to the doors it opens but then again no as it was not as I fully expected it to be

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

    • Have an open mind and be ready to take on new challenges

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

June 2016

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