apprentice civil engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering, Construction
Glasgow
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
every day i would be on site setting out design plans and helping the guys on site understand what to do whilst shadowing the graduate.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i am loving it so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes, i am learning the civil engineering degree whilst working and by doing this i can add new skills that could be shown in the classroom
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it is very well organized between work and university. the only thing i would add would be "on campus days" every week as right now we only have them every month due to shortage of uni staff
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive a lot of support from my employer which has helped with some of my health issues i have recently had
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Balfour Beatty are extremely supportive with any help i need whether that be an extra few days off for exams or even help understanding the coursework
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
by understanding through coursework it helps me bring my knowledge to work.
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
yes there are loads of extra events through the work scheme.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a great place to work and especially whilst still learning as there is unlimited support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
be prepared to meet targets as the construction world moves fast
