Apprentice civil Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
I work on site Monday to Thursday and I am in university every Friday. I spend the majority of my time on site and the rest in the office. On site I attend inspections and set out. In the office I create working drawing and update checklists.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme as I like the blended learning aspect using the skills and knowledge I have learned from the university course and applying them to solve real world problems. I also like being outside.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to develop my communication and leadership skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
well structured and also internal training courses.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work and learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
work experience and site visits would be beneficial.
