Apprentice Civil Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Derby
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Civil Design Engineer, power transmission and distribution. I started in temporary works, now working in the design department for civils. Working on setting level diagrams where i work out the ground level for a transmission tower.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes, learned how to use CAD and REVIT, as well as improve communication, team work and problem solving.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured and the organisation between different business teams is very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support, especially when i have exams and assignment at university.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support, from time off work, help with any university work I do not understand and help with my ICE progession.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Parts of my course are linked to my work, however some parts of it have no relevance to my workplace. However, it is still good knowledge in the area i work in.
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
Yes. There are networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good employer, well organised, nice environment, flexibility
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
come to the interview prepared, do your research about the company, confidence and show interest.
