apprentice site engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dundee
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Site work involving working with gangs and making sure they have all the right paper work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The work is very good and enjoyable, College conditions aren't the best
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes communication skills have been worked on a lot and have gotten much better over the year
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Still don't know how much longer we will be on the program for and what qualification we will receive by the end of it, All has been smooth apart from that.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received a car and money to rent a flat closer to my project.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The training centre can be a lot better
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Nothing in my course i will use in my role, Its giving me a qualification none the less.
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
My flat close to my project has lots of my colleges living in the same street, sometimes we plan activity's to do after work hours.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great business to get into, very well looked after and good pay for the work we are doing. Lots of opportunity's and roles all across the country.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be keen ask loads of questions no question is a silly question. Work hard and apply your self to all aspects of the work, even at the interview.
