Business Administration Apprenticeship Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Construction
Dunfermline
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 an administration apprentice I was working alongside the main administrator, supporting a local construction project where a new college was being built. We supported the project team, through being responsible for the filing and organisation of any project documents, organising site visits with stakeholders, ordering any necessary office and welfare stock, booking and planning meetings on site, formatting and sending out project reports and lots more.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
This apprenticeship offered me a foot in the door within a big company with many opportunities and routes for me to follow. Gaining experience in administration, while gaining a level 2 apprenticeship was just the start for me, as soon after completion I applied to a Graduate Apprenticeship degree in business management to expand my horizons and learn more in the business environment beyond administration. I was accepted and now I do study one day a week alongside working as an administration assistant for a new project the remaining 4 days a week. I wouldn’t have had the drive and motivation to do this further education without the initial support I received during my first apprenticeship at Balfour Beatty.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My confidence has increased an amazing amount and I believed this was helped through my apprenticeship at Balfour Beatty when I was enrolled in their Early Careers Programme. In my time during this programme I got to network with liked minded apprentices and graduates at a similar stage in their career. Completing various tasks with new people , including a residential trip has allowed me to develop my communication skills too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The combination of the apprenticeship, work based learning and the additional support of the Early Careers Programme is great and well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The Early Careers Programme at Balfour Beatty creates support through various meetings and the opportunity to make new connections
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our study time is respected so we can dedicate time towards our qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I got to apply my studies to me job role, and therefore I think my knowledge and understanding developed faster.
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
The Early Careers Programme provides a residential trip with a cohort of apprentices and graduates. It consists of various team building exercises, and outdoor activities such as ropes courses, rowing and gorge walking. This is a great programme to be involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, in fact I have already. I had friends recently graduating university and I recommended keeping an eye out for graduate roles within Balfour Beatty. The structured programme, allows you to reach your potential in ways you maybe hadn’t considered. The multiple opportunities to network for other apprenticeships and graduates helps make connections, expand your horizons and learn about different aspects within the company you maybe hadn’t considered.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Find the roles early and apply as soon as you can, Balfour Beatty have many early career roles but they go fast!
