Apprentice civil engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
I am currently looking after trackway, traffic management and backstays on my job as well as helping others with there role on the project day to day I will set my subcontractors to work and supervise them as well as preparing lookaheads for the works planned in the coming weeks for them to arrange there resources for the works that are required
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
My program hasn’t officially started but the relationships I have gained on my site with colleagues has helped and I have enjoyed doing my job and meeting others I also enjoy the training that I go on which shows how my company is investing into my future and allowing me to get the training I need to improve areas that I’m weak in
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
While working on my project I have learnt many new skills such as how to use surveying equipment I.e a gps and total station I have also learnt the process of paper work and applying for permits and the correct way to apply for permits I have also learnt how to manage subcontractors
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
I have had many issues with the organisation of my program I didn’t actually know what was happening with my program as I was being told different things by different people and never given a full explanation of my program I still am not 100% on what is happening with my program but have a start with how it’s starting but still do not know the final part of my program
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager and colleagues support me a lot especially my line manager who has helped me improve on my skills and has made me work harder and push myself to be the best that I can and has helped me with personal and work issues and helped find more information about things I’m not sure on
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Due to not officially starting my education side of the program yet I can’t answer this question to the best of my ability but for internal and external training for my job the provider has always given me a good experience and helped me get the relative qualifications to do my job
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I haven’t started my education yet so can not answer this question correctly but In the case of training internally to get the correct competency’s it has helped me do my job as it provides me with the information I need to do my job correctly and safely
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes often the project will go out for a drink or for food to boost morale on the project there is also football that happens during the summertime which people on the project get involved in to help build a better and happier team on the project this also increases communication between people on the project
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe Balfour Beatty Is committed to investing in its future and does provide support for people wanting to progress in the company and does give the training needed to succeed in your role within the company Balfour Beatty also focuses on mental health and provides support for issues that can happen within work or outside of work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Show that you have a drive to work hard and go far within the company show how you are willing to put in as much effort as they are for you
