Civil Engineer Apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My main role is to provide support to my team on various projects that we have going on within the water and waste water networks. I am involved in a variety of tasks such as helping with technical reports and also providing drawings for our projects.

9/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills. This involves using software that I have previously not engaged with. Another skill I have learnt is language that is used for the reports that are done. I have developed my communication skills since I have been in my role.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

To a large extent, I enjoy my role. I enjoy learning new things and getting to a stage where I can do it to a good standard. The programme is structured well, with the day for university also being a enjoyable part of the programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Since I have been in my role, it has been very well structured. I have not been left confused as to what is happening. I have a clear understanding of what is wanted of me and the path that I have followed since I have started is been organised very well.

8/10

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

I receive a good amount of support from the people in my team. If I ever have a query then I know that I can always ask them about it and get support when needed.

9/10

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

I can receive support from my training provider whenever I need it. I haven't asked for a lot of support from them, but when I have, they have come back to me with the help that I need.

8/10

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

My qualification helps me to perform better in my role because it provides the understanding I need to be able to apply it to my industry. I am provided the knowledge of what will be needed in my role.

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.)

There have been multiple activities that I am able to get involved in.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have a great team of people that I work with and I feel I have settled well into my role because of that.

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

From my experience, Thames Water is a great company to work for with great people.