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Apprentice Quantity surveyor Review

at Balfour Beatty

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Telford

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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 help manage incoming costs and ensure programme is completed efficiently, communicating with the client on the works
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot but can sometimes find challenges in variation and expanding knowledge

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills within the construction world and developed existing skills on presentation and IT skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, agreed works in the office and a set uni programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Quite high levels of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Strong support with regular check in and support sessions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Learnt skills and knowledge I apply to 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.)
5/5
Professional networking, full early careers programme, option to join sports teams etc

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Strong support and a good company to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be willing to take on new skills and development and work with the wider business in as much as possible.
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