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apprentice site engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Construction

Dundee

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

2.9 /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
1.8/5 - 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
general site tasks, varies day to day
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it interesting and you learn constantly , i do not enjoy the college as its at a training school far from home

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
lots of computer based skills and various skills from training courses

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
lack of information regarding duration and end qualification
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
colleagues at my site are very helpful but i feel a disconnect to the rest of the company
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
it is poorly ran and we currently have a trainee lecturer
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
its an electrical engineering qualification and my job role is a civil engineer/ site manager
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
occasional event

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good career progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
go for it
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