Apprentice Site Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Elgin
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
As an apprentice site engineer, I frequently visit sites spanning across a 186km region. These visits involve walkovers, ground condition surveys and supervision of the working party.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find what I do very enjoyable. There's a good balance between being in the office and being on site and the workload is manageable whilst not leaving me sitting idle.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been put on multiple courses that have developed my skills making me feel more confident in my role. Experience on the job has also developed my understanding of what is needed in my position.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There are some aspects of the programme which have been decided and have detailed information however, some information on what the plan is as I progress is still unknown to me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Whenever I have questions or need support, a member o the team will always be open to helping resolve issues and instruct and educate me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider usually gives detailed information making passing assessments possible.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I believe the qualification involved in my apprenticeship doesn't really relate to my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Monthly quiz nights allow the workforce to socialise amongst each other. Weekly games of football keep us occupied when working away from home.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Balfour Beatty is a great company to work for and they offer great benefits. The company has great work in front of them with years of work already assigned to them.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Put your best foot forward. Gain an understanding of what the company does, their goals and their values. Always show a positive attitude to learning.
