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Balfour Beatty

Site engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Middlesbrough

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
On site working, ducting cables, joint bays, meetings with clients, preparing drawings of the work needed to be done. overviewing the job.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
the programme gives you knowledge on your job role, and helps develop your skills.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
better communication skills, teamworking.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the programme is well organised and you here regular updates on what is going on and what you need to be doing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
All employers are very supportive and they all want you to succeed aswell, they share there knowledge and help you with the overall job.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training providers give support for passing your qualifications regularly, and also get involved in helping you with your normal job.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification deepens your understanding of your role and gives you the basic and also complex knowledge you need for the job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There is the early careers group that help you network with your colleagues.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty is a growing business with lots of opportunities to better your career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Research the company prior to an interview so you can come in already with an understanding of the business already.
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