Apprentice Quantity surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting, Construction, Legal/Law
Birmingham
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
I manage payments sent to subcontractors for their work on site. This allows me to see the full construction process and the works that go on on site day to day!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love seeing the extensive work required to build large scale infrastructure and the materials and technology required to build.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt about the construction process and the legal and financial structures used to run construction projects.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised lectures and support from the university
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Balfour Beatty are an excellent employer. They are very supportive of my learning and provide excellent opportunities and benefits.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Excellent support. Balfour Beatty have great incentives and training courses, they also offer support to obtain charterships as well as the degree!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The Qualification course is tailored to my role and allows me to see and learn things outside my job role at the same time. Balfour Beatty also encourage apprentices to explore the topics they are being taught at University with the qualified professionals within the business.
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 social activities for employees outside of working hours to meet new people and try new things!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty are really supportive and provide excellent opportunities to new starters.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Try doing work experience before you join, this way , you get the know the people inside the company and learn about the opportunities Balfour Beatty provide!
