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Balfour Beatty

Apprentice Design Engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
completing different types of drawings, being taught new skills most days, learning how to do different drawings, then any free time gives me chance to complete any uni work or ICE .
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to use a different CAD softwares and upgrade my knowledge, been introduced to the power industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
the start of my apprenticeship didn't seem very organised and no one told me my start date.
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?
2/5
dont tell me what i need to do to get my apprenticeship finished
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.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a very supportive community, i can ask for help when i need it, and i can progress in my career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
n/a
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