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HR Apprentice Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Professional networking
Social activities
Sports i.e. hike club and charity fundraising like Great North Run
Duke of Edinburgh - Gold Award

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d highly recommend a Balfour Beatty apprenticeship because it gives you real responsibility from day one, alongside genuine support to learn and grow. You’re trusted, valued as part of the team, and supported to build both confidence and practical skills while earning and learning at the same time
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
My advice would be to be yourself, show your curiosity, and don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers yet. Focus on why you’re interested, what motivates you to learn, and how you like to learn by doing
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