Apprentice Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Surveying
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Subcontractor management. Paying subcontractors and doing reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The program is great as it enables you to meet new people. Such a great atmosphere, everyone you work would is highly supportive. There are many great opportunities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I started this role with no previous experience in the construction industry but have learnt a lot of new information and picked up many new skills within a few months.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Study days take place once per week, along with daily catch ups with my manager. I am able to have different goals which are either short term or long term and I am given a lot of support from my colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A large amount of support is provided. People can help guide you through your apprenticeship and give you amazing advise. You can also easily reach out to apprentices who have been in the company longer than you and ask them many questions. You can even easily connect with peers who are the same age as you.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support. They advise me on my coursework and answer any questions or worries which I might have. Monthly calls also take place with your provider and your manager, allowing your manager to see what you have been up to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification that I am working towards would help me to gain a wider understanding of my role and the tasks which I carry out on a daily process.
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 events to attend which allow me to interact with other early careers from across the UK. In addition to this, there are also monthly commercial meetings where I can learn more skills which I can apply into my work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work with as you are able to deeply immerse yourself in the industry which is the best way of building the knowledge that is required
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Understand the job you are replying to -what responsibilities there will be. Be proactive and make sure to always ask questions.
