Construction and engineering apprenticeship case studies

Be inspired by successful apprentices who’ve studied construction and engineering at NTU.

Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Toby Rumley

Toby wanted to combine theory and practical experience, so decided studying an apprenticeship was the right path to kickstart his career as a Civil Engineer.

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Laura Dance

Laura Dance, 23, works for BWB Consulting Ltd on her apprenticeship. Laura expresses that “the city campus is beautiful and provides excellent rooms for classes”.

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Callum Finch

Callum, 24, works as a Site Engineer for Galliford Try. After gaining work experience Toll Bar End Project, he realised he wanted to do an apprenticeship to further his knowledge in civil engineering.

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Antony Freeman

Antony completed his apprenticeship with PJS Consulting Engineers Ltd and believes the skills he has gained will enable him to become chartered in the near future.

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Matthew Sullivan

Matthew, 23, decided to take the apprenticeship route because he believes the apprenticeship will act as a “solid foundation” upon which he can build his career.

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Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Building Surveyor Pathway)

Alfie Tipping

Prior to his degree apprenticeship, Alfie knew the industry he wanted to work in after two work placements, and is working as a Building Surveyor for Arc Building Consultancy Limited.

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Alex Richings

Alex Richings, 21, was hesitant on pursuing the full-time student route after completing his A-levels. During his gap year he decided to apply for apprenticeships and now works for Derby Homes.

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Kathryn Parsons

Kathryn Parsons, 22, is a Chartered Surveyor Quantity Surveyor apprentice working for Gleeds in Nottingham. Since starting her degree apprenticeship she hasn’t looked back.

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Olivia Foster

Olivia Foster, 22, changed her plans to take the opportunity to apply for a Quantity Surveyor role and is now currently studying part-time at NTU on her degree apprenticeship.

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Ayesha Ansar

Ayesha Ansar, 20, expresses that an advantageous part of completing a degree apprenticeship is that her study isn’t limited to a sector within construction or a career pathway in quantity surveying.

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Matthew Hitchcock

Matthew Hitchcock, 23, worked for Turner & Townsend while completing his degree apprenticeship. Matthew chose the apprenticeship route because of its value in “advancing in your chosen profession”.

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Ryan Towey

Ryan Towey, 19, is in his first year of his degree apprenticeship working for PJ Towey Construction and Towey Homes.

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Level 7 Architect Degree Apprenticeship

Scarlett Tutty

As a 26-year-old studying a postgraduate apprenticeship in Architecture, Scarlett Tutty is proof that apprenticeships are for everyone at all levels.

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Ben Morris, Level 4 Higher National Certificate, Construction Design and Build Technician

Ben Morris, studying a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction Design and Build Technician, shares his apprenticeship experience to date.

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Caitlen Petrie-Chilver, Level 4 Higher National Certificate, Future Homes and Design apprentice

Caitlen Petrie-Chilvers, Assistant Architect Technician, studying for a Level 4 HNC Future Homes and Design apprenticeship, shares her experience and tips for future apprentices.

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Daniel Hardy, Level 4 Higher National Certificate, Site Supervision apprentice

Daniel Hardy, Level 4 Site Supervision apprentice at NTU Mansfield, currently working with Bowmer and Kirkland UK, shares his experience of studying on this course.

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