Apprentice civil engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Lowestoft
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
On a day to day basis, I spend time on site using equipment to set out and survey works along with completing check sheets and taking pictures to make her the work is happening as it should. I also use software like AutoCAD and sketchup in the office.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot as I’m learning whilst working-half the time I don’t realise. The company also has a good early careers programme which involves things like residentials and training-its very invested in its apprentices
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills so far like how to use a total station, dumpy level, laser level, gps along with how to set out and mark things up. Adding to that I have developed my report writing skills and CAD skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well thought out and structured making it easy to follow and know exactly what I am doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
There is so much support available-different members of staff know different things and it’s easy to ask questions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is support from my training provider but not loads
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
So far it’s been helping me learn the basics and building up from there which is good and I am slowly putting more of what I’ve learnt into use in my job 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
There are activities to get involved in-I will sometimes join in depending on what it is and when it is
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company knows how to look after apprentices and in general is a good company to work for. The staff re friendly and easy to ask questions to if stuck
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself, don’t be afraid to step outside the box and show off your knowledge
