
Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
- 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
My Key Responsibilities- I manage nine subcontractors, and this consists of processing their invoices monthly, forecasting costs to come and assessing their quantities each month also. My Team- I work in the commercial team, and then within that I work in the Inspections team.
Yes , Ive learnt how to forecast, liase with subcontractors and critically analyse applications for payments
I really enjoy the work i do. It helps i have an amazing, supportive team around me. I like the fact that theyve given me responsibility, and not treated me as just a student.
My particular team where organised and had work ready and waiting for me. i was able to have specific, personal tasks
My employer is extremely supportive. From people level to me, all the way up to my commercial director
They are really helpful when helping me choose my subject for dissertations as well as attended regular uni meetings with me
N/A
We do many socials and away days, every quarter at least
Yes
It has such a wide range of projects- there's something for everyone
Have a clear idea of what sort of project you want to go into- and be yourself !!
Details
Gap Year Programme
Civil Engineering
Hemel Hempstead
March 2025