Apprentice site supervisor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I work in a small team planning and facilitating the resurfacing of the counties highways.

10/10

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

Yes, I'm developing my skills around people and project management. Clear communications and attention to detail are essential in my role,

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so. Learning something new everyday and being able involved in large scale projects

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship provided by Balfour Beatty is really well organised and the support offered is great. The course provided by the learning provider is underwhelming and has fallen well short of my expectations.

9/10

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

Plenty.

9/10

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

They are understanding of my constraints and commitments but overall the service they provide and the level of teaching has been disappointing.

6/10

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

There are certain elements that have been relevant to my role but the course as a whole seems to be more orientated towards the construction of properties or buildings, rather than roads.

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 a couple of events organised such as a 'summer social' and I have been invited to several networking and team-building events within the early careers programme.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company provides excellent opportunities and training to establish oneself in the industry and develop personal and professional skills.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Embrace it as best you can and be confident enough to ask the 'stupid' questions. Take the training and opportunities on board as they come and try to enjoy the experience as you progress.