Apprentice Building Service Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 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
Balfour beatty is an amazing company to work in. From the first day i started to now my 5th year with the company i have been supported every step of the way. My role within the company is as a design engineer along with being on site and understanding the different procedure's on site and putting whatever i learn academically to visually seeing it in real life
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Its excellent.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed a lot of skills while working here
- Working as part of a team
- Communication
- Time management / Time keeping
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Leadership skills
- Working as part of a team
- Communication
- Time management / Time keeping
- Critical Thinking and problem solving
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Leadership skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
With university, it is well organised. When working i am applying what i learnt in university to my actual work so i am getting both academic and practical experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support is there within my team at any time and there is no hessitation when i ask for help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Coventry university is good when it comes to working towards my qualifications and offers a lot of support during the class as well as outside the class. Emails are sent and teams meetings are organised if help is required
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.)
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for. Many different opportunities within the company to get into. If its homes, buildings, roadworks, working for HS2. It is a good environment to work around and the main thing for an apprentice and graduate is the support and there is plenty of support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Work hard
time keeping
If you do not get the desired job you want, there is plenty more opportunities within Balfour Beatty which you can apply for.
time keeping
If you do not get the desired job you want, there is plenty more opportunities within Balfour Beatty which you can apply for.
