ApprenticeEnigneer 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:

My role is a site engineer, so I look after works currently happening on site, setting out for the works, preparing works information before the works start and completing quality checks during and after the works are completed.

9/10

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

I learn or develop my skills every day when i come into work.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme, its great being able to study along side working.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised.

9/10

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

Lots of support i feel i can speak to anyone at work.

9/10

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

Lots of support if i need revision days there is no hesitation from my employer.

9/10

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

With how broad the degree is obviously I'm not going to use everything i learn at university for my roles, but there's a lot of context I can relate to site experience.

9/10

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.)

Yep lots of social activities, just last summer i was part of a tag rugby team.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great business to work for, everyone is very supporting and always open to answer any queries.

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

Be ourself and don't be scared of putting yourself forward to new experiences.