Civil Engineering Apprentice Review

My job title is Apprentice Civil Engineer. My daily tasks involving doing a lot of designs and technical drawings using CAD (Computer Aided Design). I work together in the Tunnel Vent team to come up with engineering solutions for aerodynamics problems to do with trains in tunnels. I use mostly Bernoulli's principles to solve these problems. I have worked in several projects like the Northern Line Extension, Finsbury Park, Croxley Rail. Even some international projects, like; Singapore Changi Airport, Follo line and Sir Dudley Way Tunnel.

I have developed my skills a lot especially my problem solving skills. I use maths and geometry to solve problems on a daily basis which has made me very good at tackling technical problems. Starting this job meant that I needed to be very good at communicating presenting and working in a team. With all the opportunity that was given to me I was able to develop them.

I enjoyed it a lot I learn a lot of different things from all types of engineers from all disciplines of engineering. I do a lot of tasks that involve the things that I enjoy doing. There's always lot of opportunities to push yourself for higher and more demanding roles.

Sometimes it may feel as there is not a lot of work due to not having enough experience to prove that you are competent for the job. However as you prove yourself and learn more you will be utilized more. the more you put it in the more you get.

Very structured.

We are provided all the necessary training needed.

We just ask anything that we need and as long as it is reasonable it is provided.

The salary is great for any apprentice. However depending on the commute to work and where you live living expense's can be very expensive.

There are not but once you have several years of experience and gained a certain level of competence. It is an option.

Yes

Great learning opportunities and puts you straight into the feel of work you want to get into without having to go to university for several years. You will be earning while learning. Very unique opportunity.

Be very well prepared for the interview speak confidently sound professional and do research into the company prior to the interview. Sound very motivated and interested.