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Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Motherwell

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.4/5 - 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
Assisting colleagues with their work. Reviewing documents, draughting meeting minutes, draughting drawings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is good to get some first hand knowledge of the industry.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learned lots of new skills which was never taught to me in college.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I don't think I am on a proper apprenticeship programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support in everything that I do.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lost of support and additional help.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company, very supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Make sure you are well researched.
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