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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Derby

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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 aid the commercial support function of a project which installs underground electricity cabling. This involves sub contract management, cash forecasts and client relations

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5
The apprenticeship takes place on Wednesdays online which may be more engaging if offered face to face but is easy to attend weekly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Always learning about contract management, both to the client and flowing down to sub contactors

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5
The company running the course are okay, the company I work for is well structured

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Always feel supported by everyone

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

2/5
Limited

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
Will aid my development and learning

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Great place to work, especially as in early careers. Very supportive of development

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Understand the business and expectations
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