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Balfour Beatty

Electrical Apprentice Review

at Balfour Beatty

Degree Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I’m currently an Electrical Apprentice working in the power and substations sector. My role involves supporting the delivery of high-voltage substation projects, such as Tealing and Loch Buidhe, in collaboration with SSE. On a day-to-day basis, I’m involved in tasks like reviewing electrical drawings, assisting with on-site installations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
to a daily basis

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i now have better understanding of AutoCad and also have a insight of what a secondry engineer's job looks like

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
alot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
alot of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
very useful
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
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
for better career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
to learn everything
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