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Balfour Beatty

Apprentice Site Supervisor Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Lincoln

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
Scheduling jobs and workload for the operatives and ensuring they have everything they need to complete the tasks allocated to them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience thus far and am looking forward to the future.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Balfour Beatty offers extensive training and opportunity for development. Even though I am new to the role I have already began developing skills key to becoming a success in the industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The E-Learning is well structured and in depth. The on-the-job learning is fast paced.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Complete support has been offered by Balfour Beatty as well as offering flexibility to work around my personal life.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I haven't started with the training provider yet.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training I will receive will be suitable to assist me in my role as a site supervisor
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
Balfour Beatty is committed to community support/outreach days offering a service to the local community. It also allows it's staff to embark on multiple extra curricular activities as team building exercises.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a big company with a great ethics policy who prioritise safety and inclusion. They lead the industry and pride themselves on a right first time approach.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be open and honest and don't be afraid to be yourself. This is a great opportunity, grasp it.
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