Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Organizing permits: ecology; to break ground; overhead permits. Responsible for the construction of 20km of fencing on a site for HS2.

10/10

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

Learnt about processes of construction. Learn about RAMS, setting out and lots of ecology.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have a lot of responsibilities which encourages me to do well

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very organized. Lots of communication.

10/10

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

Lots of support, especially mental well being

10/10

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

Lots and lots of support. The lectures went the extra mile

10/10

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

They relate it a lot to the Civil Engineering industry providing of examples of what we could come across.

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.)

There are team quiz's on a Friday with the Joint Venture I'm working on. There's not much you can do at the moment during covid. They are organizing a BAMarathon

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great apprenticeship where they set you up for life, giving you experience, knowledge, skills, qualification and a wage.

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

Try your best. On the interview day, break down every activity. Mix with everyone and use your own experience for examples