Assistant Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.2/5
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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
Great variety of tasks, I have been undertaking subcontract administration, upstream change, procurement and on site activities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Good balance of work and university, relative course to my day job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Constantly been challenged and accepted more responsibility
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Clear terms and study time as well as working days, remote uni is beneficial for apprenticeships. Occasional lack of alignment between work and uni.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always been supportive and interested in my course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My course leader is great however when they are not my lecturer I can find it challenging to receive quality support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The course is fairly relevant however I feel the learning on the job much more beneficial - Uni work can act as a good opportunity to further study elements of the day job.
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
Yes there are often drinks as well as football and other activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have constantly been pushed and given beneficial opportunities, whilst being supported with my studies. I have worked with some great people is a great environment and been to some amazing places/projects.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
I'd give them the advice to apply.
