Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by Kier Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Highways design, Completing CAD drawings, preparing scheme documentation & later on in the apprenticeship - leading smaller schemes from start to end.

10/10

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

CAD, CDM, 'report writing', time management & client liason.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very enjoyable, to be able to learn and get payed at the same time is amazing

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not very at the start, Andy Hamer was the person who 'saved' us (1 year in)

2/10

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

Alot

10/10

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

Again, the 1st year not too much but when Andy came there was ampule support

5/10

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

Not very related to civils

2/10

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.)

some sports after work (5 a side)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Kier Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good bunch of people

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Kier Group?

get work experience before you apply