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Balfour Beatty

Apprentice project manager Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Project Management

Canary Wharf

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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 an apprentice project manager for balfour beatty. My day-to-day activities consist of updating labour trackers to ensure our works are well organised. as well as this, i often create site instructions, raise orders and create payment applications. Thsi comes into my commercial branch of the apprenticeship.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I highly enjoy my programme and look forward to the outcome.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my communication skills. This comes in the form of both presenting and delegating work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well organised with a perfect balance between college work and on-the-job work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support and guidance from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my trainer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My trainer is easy to reach and always helping me.
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
I have attended some networking events to expand my knowledge and connections in the industry.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty are very supportive and strive to get the best out of all their staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
My tip would be to ask as many questions as possible and seek people who will be able to provide good guidance.
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