Procurement Apprentice Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
Hereford
Review Submitted: March 2022
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Processing requisitions and purchase orders
Sourcing and buying materials from a range of suppliers
Dealing with supplier issues
Assistance in tendering
Working closely with commercial, project managers and delivery teams.
Sourcing and buying materials from a range of suppliers
Dealing with supplier issues
Assistance in tendering
Working closely with commercial, project managers and delivery teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy working with other professionals and learning from them.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt lots about how supply chain works, and how tendering works.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is fairly well structured with lots of flexibility. I have the opportunity to get involved in lots of different projects and tasks.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive lots of support from my employer such as: time to study and lots of guidance in my role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive some support from the training provider. There are extra classes run when exams are approaching.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification gives me a much better understanding of some tasks in my role. There are other parts which are not relevant to my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there are many networking events and events for apprentices in the company.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is great to work for a large company and learn from lots of other professionals. The opportunities for development and growth are very good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
It is important to be enthusiastic towards construction.
