Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Wolverhampton, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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 currently in the Subcontract delivery team, where I procure packages from start to finish, ending with a fully executed subcontract. along with making payments and liabilities for the A57 project.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme thoroughly, I have learned a lot.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned all factors of procurement in the role, and am now beginning to learn more regarding payments. I have developed my learning in contract knowledge also
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised, I have a lot of different areas to learn from.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular meetings with my managers, and the wider team, support is readily available upon request, and is offered a lot of the time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support, my manager will always be helpful when I have questions, and can often help to alleviate some workload, for me to focus on the qualifications aspect of the apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I have sometimes struggled to link my university experience to the day to day job. This is mainly due to me doing the work and gaining useful experience before it is covered in the university lectures.
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
Multiple. On the A57 project, we have around one social activity that links with helping the local community per month, whether it be gardening in a care home, or hosting meet and greet events. There is also the corporate games.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty is an excellent place to work, with a very supporting environment, where you can find yourself speaking to and engaging with some very high-up individuals. It also has a lot of perks and a generally good team setup.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Work hard at your work, take accountability and strive to make yourself and the team the best it can be
