Graduate Apprentice Civil Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Aberdeen
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
I have been with Balfour Beatty for 8 months now since starting July 2025. Their onboarding process for new starting (apprentices and graduates) is unlike anything else with such an extensive network of support, resources, and contacts that help new starts settle into their role.
In my role, my main responsibilities lie with carrying out regular inspection of the project and general housekeeping, ensuring all relevant records are filed correctly and kept up to date.
In my role, my main responsibilities lie with carrying out regular inspection of the project and general housekeeping, ensuring all relevant records are filed correctly and kept up to date.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Love it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since the beginning of my apprenticeship, my all around computer and technological skills have improved tenfold. Alongside this, my communication and ability to take initiative in day to day tasks has also drastically improved.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured - I am set on block release to UHI, going for 3 weeks back to back every 2/3 months throughout the year, while spending the rest of my time in the office/on-site gaining practical work experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager has been excellent at guiding me through anything I am unfamiliar with while also getting lots of support from the rest of the team
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Since my line manager did the same programme as I am currently on, he has been excellent at providing me with feedback that will help me with my university work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The work done at UHI is quite a generalised Civil Engineering course so not all of it is relevant to the work that is done day to day in the office.
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
Balfour Beatty have been great at organising induction and networking events for people new to the business as well as there being regular activities planned within my team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Everyone that I have met at Balfour Beatty have been more than welcoming and I have found it super easy settling into my role due to the endless amounts of support that is available for new starters.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Don't be afraid to ask others for help when it is needed - it is more than common in Balfour Beatty that there will always be someone to speak to when support is needed.
