Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

Item: Apprentice Civil Engineer at Balfour Beatty
Rating: 4.7
Author: Anonymous

at Balfour Beatty

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

5/5

This includes working in Power T&D. I get experience using many CAD programs and the opportunity to design foundations.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I enjoy my program very much as there is always lots to learn and get involved with.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed many useful skills such as time management, organisational skills and communication skills. Other skills ore specific to engineering that I developed are CAD skills, mathematical skills and precision.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Very well structured as I get to move between different departments and get experience in all of them

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive sufficient support to help me grow and learn

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

4/5

Support could be better but it is adequate to make a good start

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

4/5

Gives me the understanding I need for some of the roles, having that base knowledge is important

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

There are many activities that are put on at work by the R- life team and I have had the opportunity to network at an event for female apprentice engineers run by WES (Women Engineering Society)