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at Balfour Beatty

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Lower Stondon, UK

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Im mostly learning the general constitution trade and meeting new people mostly moving sguff at the moment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Its good i just feel a little usless at times since everyone knows what there doing then theres me not knowing at all sometimes.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes ive learnt a lot of different skills,i knew nothing and now ive got a whole lot of skills far from refined but ive got them.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Its very good but i struggle with the anglian water part since the start i cant get into my account.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We get plenty of support im very happy with it. I did have a little area that was ruf, but it was technically my fault.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A fair bit yo be honest whenever i need help they are there.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
To be honest not a lot in terms of practicality. But in general its helpful towards the knowledge side.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Im not sure

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it has a lot of support for one and the people are very supportive and a great laugh while also getting plenty done.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Just make sure you can take a joke and have a laugh and uoull be fine.
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