Civil Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Derby
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
My role involves working in an office or at home and contributing to the design & draughting of civil engineering projects within Power Transmission & Distribution.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very much- every day is different and I love the fact that I'm always learning something new.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Lots of new skills have been gained through my time here such as management skills, communication & learning to use new software.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is structured quite well as I get to move around teams withing Power T&D which allows me to gain experience in different areas.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am very well supported by my employer. If I need anything they are always there to help and support especially when it comes to university and my professional development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am well supported with this as I get to rotate and get the relevant experience in different departments. There is ongoing support and considerations made as to whether the work I am doing will help me progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My degree helps me perform better in my role as I get the essential knowledge and understanding from it that I require. Most of my university modules go hand in hand with what I do at the workplace so its extremely useful.
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 lots of extra curricular activities to get involved in at work provided by our own organisation at this office location. They have regular activities and free food planned throughout the year- including a christmas market at the end of the year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty is a great place to work with great people and there is lots of opportunity to progress here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself and apply for something you're interested in. Make the most of any opportunities that come your way.
