Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Costain

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 monitor the daily progress on site and communicate this to other members of the team.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have already achieved a level 3 qualification in construction and a level 3 NVQ in construction and now i am working towards a level 5 HND and level 5 NVQ. As well as attending numerous internal courses.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work because you can see what you are working on being built and i like being part of a large team.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?

    • Yes.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There is a clear scheme set out and all the apprentices have a chance to experience other sites during their apprenticeship program so you gain more experience.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We receive as much support as we ask for.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We receive as much support as we ask for.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is adequate

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • there are company events throughout the year to let you know what is happening within the business.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I really enjoy the type of work and the way that you learn.

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

    • Dont give up if you do not get accepted the first time you apply.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

East of England

May 2015

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