Application Architect Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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:
4/5
Data Analysis, checking and resolving data quality issues, working on projects with data from different sources, talking to customers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It's provided me with skills and knowledge I didn't have before
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Machine learning, inferential, predictive and prescriptive analytics
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The tutored sessions have been excellent. The terminology around the final assessment methods could be improved.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Tutored sessions are excellent. Coach left their training provider 4 weeks before the gateway meeting after 6 months of inconsistent responses.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped explain concepts that I now include in other pieces of work
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
No, unless you set something up yourself or know someone senior
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a big company but there are lots of opportunities if you look for them, and many areas to get involved.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Take the time to match your CV to the job description especially in technical roles
