Trainee - Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction, Procurement, Project Management, Surveying, Sustainability
St Andrews
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
Cost of the project and learning through Qualified QS's
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Has been good so far
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt a lot of new skills and improved general skills in life aswell.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme structure is good with 4 days working one day at university.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer helps with anything I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
University could be slightly more organised at times but the course is good and informative.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The combination of working and university has massively helped me to perform better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are usually networking events quite often, could be more involved in sports teams and team social events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company with good values, learning from the best and have the chance for good career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Show yourself off in the interview and show how you could/would be a valuable asset for Balfour Beatty. Be yourself.
