civil engineer apprentince Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Beckton
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
On a day-to-day basis I cover simple administrative tasks, whilst assisting the engineering team with things they like me to do. I try to get out on site as much as I can and shadow the civil engineer which helps me gain experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy my apprenticeship programme. Working with the team and the many networking opportunities plus the early careers network within the company allows you to meet others who are your age and following the same process - this helps make it more enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills and my confidence and team working abilities have increases significantly.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
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?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Balfour Beatty as the support available and networking opportunities make working more enjoyable and relaxed to get through. Specifically the early careers programme helps you gain more skills and allows you to grow personally and professionally.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
To be confident, try not to be nervous or anxious, nothing is scary unless you make it scary!
