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Balfour Beatty

ITS Transport Coordinator Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Logistics and Operations

Southampton

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Log traffic signal faults, Set VMS signs for Traffic Incidents/Roadworks/Events in Southampton. Implement Bus Priority around Southampton for buses and some traffic signal design and traffic modelling.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship as I like leaning on the job as well as being exposed to different aspects of the Southampton Contract ITS network.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Confidence boost, gained more team working skills by working closely with other team within the Southampton contract

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structed. Completed my college course already. (1 year course)
Previously was doing some ITS Signal Design for Roads Scheme in Soton, currently working on Bus Priority in Soton.
Have been doing some volunteering work at local schools too.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Not so much the employer directly, but my manager has definitely supported me the most as well support from peers around me :)
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
N/A
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Yes as I understand transport policies more in Southampton (College Course was: Transport Planning/Traffic Management)
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I believe there is 5 a-side however I do not take part in this.
Rated 1 as I do not get involved.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As BB is a large construction, who want to inspire younger people to become apprentices and to build the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Just Do it! :)
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