Apprentice Site Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Middlesbrough
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
My day to day role currently is to complete different tasks given to me whilst I am waiting for us to go on site
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My programme is extremely good as I am offered help if I ever need it. Also there are many friendly faces which I can approach if I need something
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned quite a lot of dofferwnt skills so far, mainly office based knowledge whilst I wait to go onto site. For example Maths and Science skills at college
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured as it has helped me to learn lots of new skills and knowledge
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer when I feel that I need support. I am able speak to them comfortably if I do need support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive good help from tutors in class as I am able to follow up with them if i don't understand something
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
What I have learnt from the course so far links with my work on site as I can understand more about the electrical engineering involved with substations
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
I do not know
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an extremely good company. People are very kind and also the apprenticeship scheme is comforting and welcoming as a young adult.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself
