Apprentice Civil Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: February 2025
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
Involves using technical equipment to set out works as well as surveying. I also help with the sub agents and agents with work package plans and ITPS.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my programme due to having a very supportive team as well as enjoying the experience and knowledge that I am acquiring.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The new skills learnt are setting out with equipment such as GPS as well as Total stations and levelling equipment such as the automatic Level. I have also learnt a lot of new construction knowledge and general engineering knowledge which has significantly grown for the past year or so.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised. I have one day of the week away at college and the rest of the time spent in work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always supportive and encouraging and wanting me to grow and learn a lot of new things
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support they are always pushing me to do my best and so far it is paying off very well.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me essential construction and engineering knowledge that can always be applied in the work place as well as applying the theory that you are learning in the qualification training.
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
I am apart of early careers where we go to social events and and residentials to increase social networking across the country. It is also beneficial as there are sessions used to be able to lead ourselves, our team as well as working well as part of the team. We are able to learn essential skills.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a very supportive team and well paid for your time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself and be open to new and fun opportunities.
