Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

Attending meetings, taking meeting minutes, regular site visits for inspections and programme comparison, formulating reports, liaising with contractor/clients. Mainly working on the Perry Barr Residential Scheme, formally known as Commonwealth Games Athletes Village.

8/10

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

How to write a report, meeting minutes, how to do a valuation walk, presentation skills, communication skills with clients

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My programme is very enjoyable as I have a balance of both university and the world of work. I am able to apply my university knowledge to my job and vice versa

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It could be better in terms of what is expected, how we are to do things, promotions etc

6/10

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

I am able to ask as many questions and speak comfortably to my line manager about any support/queries I may have

9/10

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

Not a lot, this could be improved. Communication with lecturers is difficult outside of their lectures

6/10

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

Varied. Some aspects are outdated and dont quite match the modern world of construction

6/10

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 is a social committee that people can be a part of, joining all sorts of activities whether it be sports, wellbeing, networking events.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company where the employees/managers care. They support you when you need, its flexible with hours and hybrid with both remote and office working

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

Consider a placement to get an insight in the job roles, before you apply. That way you get a good understanding of what is happening