Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Arcadis

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

I manage small projects, complete doc control on large projects, shadow commercial managers.

8/10

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

Different styles of communication, team management and team morale, stakeholder management and client communication, Excel and computing skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am content with my programme and count myself lucky to have such an opportunity.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

University are extremely well organised with clear structure from inception to graduation, Arcadis are a little less clear, but are still transparent.

8/10

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

I receive tutoring from multiple different colleagues with a buddy programme set up from day 1. I am able to reach out to any member of my team for help.

10/10

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

I receive some support dependent on the module lead but at times they are poor with communication and expect the students to understand without any previous knowledge of the content/event.

4/10

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

I believe the basics are taught and they transfer across from the university studies to the workplace. However, since the work I complete is specialised, there is a majority of the work that does not transfer over.

7/10

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 clubs and teams, early career events and office events. The York office is good, but I've heard other offices are not as good.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a friendly office and a good starting place to learn, it is challenging but accepting.

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

Don't apply for the degree apprenticeship solely for the free degree, you have to enjoy the work as it is part of everyday life. If you are a hard worker and you are passionate in your ability, you will love Arcadis as it is a modern organisation.