Trainee Draughtsperson Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Working in the Overhead Line drawing office providing drawings to clients on project work using CAD software. Working in the Line Design office working on project documentation and putting together plans of work for final submission or final records.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

CAD skills, Time management, Teamwork, Networking, Report writing, Computer skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly, I have had plenty of opportunities and experiences within the company - I would suggest if anyone is interested in engineering should work here, BB has a large variety of sectors

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured but not too restrictive, if you take up any extra opportunities such as DofE or other placements your managers will take this into consideration and re-balance you pathway in the company. Personally I have also experienced multiple sectors while working at BB

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Plenty, when I first started I got plenty of training and introductions to the relevant teams - they also encouraged me to ask plenty of questions if I was ever unsure. In terms of additional opportunities - I always had someone to go to

9/10

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

My college experience was a little sloppy so we made our employer aware and now we no longer send apprentices there! Great that they valued our opinion/experience! Currently studying at University I receive plenty of support from my tutors and other students

9/10

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

My qualifications have helped me gain a much wider and more in depth knowledge to my everyday job as well as allowing me to meet new people from other companies and learn about their experiences. I have also been able to experience other areas such as on site.

9/10

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.)

I am currently working on my DofE Gold through BB and I know that they offer plenty of other activities such as the Three Peaks Challenge as well as supporting and pushing Volunteering by giving us the option of booking some of our time to it.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have had a great experience within the company, it has helped me develop professionally in terms of work experience and also allowed me to develop personally in terms of socializing with new people and getting involved with additional activities.

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

Qualifications are important but experience and dedication shows so much more, if you have knowledge of how industry works that is highly valued. Volunteering is also very impressive because you're using your own time to help others or your community - showing dedication.