Building Services Design Engineer Apprentice Review

by Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Project Design work, Project design meetings, Site attendance for projects in construction, client interface, project management.

10/10

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

Yes many, learnt alot of engineering skills and knowledge and have heavily developed communication skills both internally and externally. I have strongly developed skills in self time and task management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the programme although occasionally workload and Uni/apprenticeship workload can clash espically during exam season.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured with clear goals for development each year.

9/10

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

A fair amount of support is given, with the university/apprentice targets often taking lead over project targets.

9/10

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

There 3/4 meetings scheduled through out the year to review progress and set targets.

7/10

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

Not too much. Most of my skills and knowledge is learnt and gained through project work and experience

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 are always social activates and events planned, namely there are themed weeks for example apprentice week or sustainability week where many professional CPDs are held as well as social activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is great and support each individual

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP?

Dont expect to much money but that is made up for by the support from the company and colleagues.