Apprentice Engineer Review

by Arcadis

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:

    • Creating drawings, design optioneering, clash reviews and liaising other teams such as CAD Techs.

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

    • I have had the opportunity to model through the use of scripting, I have also developed my CAD skills in a range of CAD software. I have also had the chance to develop my understanding of design through feedback and shadowing senior engineers.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

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

    • There is an existing support network via the early careers team and through existing apprentices however due to the smaller size of the Scottish programme in comparison to the English version there is less information and support available to Scottish apprentices.

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

    • I receive my 20% protected time which is greatly supported by my line manager as well as monthly 1-to-1 check-ins. There are also 3 "study days" available to use to prepare for exams/ assessments which are on top of our annual leave allowance.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The University provides us with a work based learning advisor who is available to book in meetings with at any point during term time. The university also has year heads to provide support.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your 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.)

    • 6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They are a large company with a great amount of experience with apprenticeships, they also create a very welcoming environment to employees.

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

    • .

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Glasgow

February 2025

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