Trainee Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
School Leaver Programme
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.8 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
2/5
Design LV electrical distribution systems with support from engineers.
Create the following documentation with support from Engineers:
Specifications & Datasheets
Motor Control Centres (MCC)
LV Switchgear
UPS & DC Charger systems
Lighting & Small Power
Control & Marshalling Panels
SCADA/DCS systems
Instrumentation
Calculations & Schedules
LV Cable Calculations
Cable, Equipment & Load schedules
IO Schedules
Earthing calculations
Protection Coordination
Lighting Calculations
Drawings
SLD, BCD, termination & Interlocking diagrams
Earthing drawings
Layout GA’s
Instrument Hook-Ups
Instrument Loop drawings
Review and check manufacturer document / information for electrical compliance with project specifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
Create the following documentation with support from Engineers:
Specifications & Datasheets
Motor Control Centres (MCC)
LV Switchgear
UPS & DC Charger systems
Lighting & Small Power
Control & Marshalling Panels
SCADA/DCS systems
Instrumentation
Calculations & Schedules
LV Cable Calculations
Cable, Equipment & Load schedules
IO Schedules
Earthing calculations
Protection Coordination
Lighting Calculations
Drawings
SLD, BCD, termination & Interlocking diagrams
Earthing drawings
Layout GA’s
Instrument Hook-Ups
Instrument Loop drawings
Review and check manufacturer document / information for electrical compliance with project specifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Collaboration and building relationships with other designers and Project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions.
Communication.
IT Skills with Microsoft Office applications.
Communication.
IT Skills with Microsoft Office applications.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
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.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work culture and office space. The flexibility in working is also a bonus.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Make sure there is a plan of action in your training schedule.
