Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Apprentice Civil Engineer with the structures team. My main role is as a Design Engineer - producing design drawings and managing projects.

10/10

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

Yes, I was new to Civil Engineering when I started my role and have learnt a huge amount from my colleagues and company. Including but not limited to - improving my problem solving skills and communication skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot. The work is varied with a good balance between site and office design work. I work in a fantastic team who make the time to teach me a lot and allow me to be independent.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The company have a great structure and provide me with a lot of training. However, the college has made mistakes in my programming my course - although they have made the effort to rectify this.

7/10

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

A lot of support - I am provided a lot of training and the HR team have always been able to help me with any questions.

10/10

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

The college can be better in providing support.

7/10

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

The course has given me a good foundation to build upon.

8/10

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.)

Yes, school visits to promote the contract.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They look after their employees, have a good business ethic and the work is very interesting.

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

Take the time to learn from your colleagues, put the effort in and it will be recognised.