Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Hereford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
4/5
I am a training QS and I manage subcontract packages on a building contract.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the Early careers programme and university campus days as they get all young people involved with each other.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my technology skills, knowledge of the construction industry and confidence with public speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Mostly structured but not designed well when moving within the company
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of company support. especially from line managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Occasional meetings with supervisors but minimal contact outside online lectures
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
University degree does not provide much relevance to day to day. does help to learn more about the wider industry and engineering techniques
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
Networking/Socials while staying overnight at work. University campus visits. Early careers events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They values employees and it is worthwhile securing a degree level qualification while also learning on the job and how to combine the 2.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Interview Process is important. ensure you are likeable and have skills to adapt to different situations as it is an inevitable ask.
