Apprentice Civil Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
As a site engineer my role is to oversee any works happening on my project. This includes aspects of health and safety and setting out/ surveying, as well as setting people to work. I am also involved in the design of certain aspects of the project. There is also an aspect of Quality which involves record keeping as well as creating quality documents to control the quality of works on site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme a lot due to the variety of works I will be carrying out. No two days are the same. My company is very supportive with my studies also. They are also a very good company to work for, for work life balance and supporting my personal life.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am constantly learning new things with the experience I am gaining as well as the studies that go alongside this. My skills have developed especially with setting out/ surveying and quality documentation records.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well. It is clearly sets out the expectations and requirements for the length of the programme and where I should be progressing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The employer is very supportive in multiple aspects such as personal life, with my studies, and being able to gain as much experience as possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider is very supportive motivating everyone to their highest potential.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me the basic knowledge of my industry and specifically civil engineering. This allows me to build off of this with my experience in the workplace which broadens my knowledge even further.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
One of the things I participate in at my work place is the Early Careers Programme. This programme connects apprentices and graduates across the business for social events and networking. This also involves online sessions and residentials to be able to gain leadership and team work skills which is then applied to the general work place.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The pay is above average for an apprentice than most companies. You will gain a lot of experience within your time. And they are a very supportive employer in every aspect.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Prepare well for the interview to be able to succeed and get involved with everything the company offers you.
