Apprentice Project manager Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
I work as an apprentice project manager in the rail sector at Balfour Beatty within the CRSA alliance.
My role is to support the planning and delivery of rail projects. This includes helping to track progress, monitor costs, and ensure work is carried out safely and in line with standards. I attend meetings, work with designers and engineers, and help check that plans are practical and ready for construction. I’m also involved in the early stages of projects, looking at feasibility, costs, and risks, and supporting the development of business cases and approvals.
Overall, I’m learning how projects are delivered from start to finish while supporting the team with day-to-day coordination and organisation.
My role is to support the planning and delivery of rail projects. This includes helping to track progress, monitor costs, and ensure work is carried out safely and in line with standards. I attend meetings, work with designers and engineers, and help check that plans are practical and ready for construction. I’m also involved in the early stages of projects, looking at feasibility, costs, and risks, and supporting the development of business cases and approvals.
Overall, I’m learning how projects are delivered from start to finish while supporting the team with day-to-day coordination and organisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve developed strong organisation and coordination skills by supporting day-to-day project activities, keeping information up to date, and helping ensure tasks are tracked and delivered on time. I’ve also improved my understanding of cost and progress monitoring, including how to track budgets and assess project performance to support better decision-making.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d recommend a Balfour Beatty apprenticeship because you get proper hands-on experience on real projects while learning on the job, not just sitting in a classroom.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself and be humble
