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Apprentice site engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Kirriemuir

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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
3.4/5 - 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
I have really enjoyed it so far doing a month at work then a month at college everyone on the site makes it very fun but also helps you get your head downn
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Find it very enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Much more confident at talking to larger groups

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Pretty well organised bit confusing on what college course we are doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Gives you an answer if you have a question
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel it can but also some of the stuff we do we wouldn't do on site
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
There have been events before but not loads however we are trying start some up now

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very inclusive and well coming enviroment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Just to be confident and to be yourself and not to be robotic
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