Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am currently acting as a site engineer working on earthworks for the HS2 project, this involves setting out, surveying, service avoidance and many more tasks

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt many new skills including how to use multiple pieces of kit and software including AutoCAD, a Trimble GPS, and many more. I have also learnt a lot more about construction as a whole.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • My programme is really enjoyable and enaging.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My programme is very well structed and has designated apprenticeship coordinators to ensure this is continuous, they also keep us engaged in the community and on courses.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive a good amount of support.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Solihull college provided a lot of help towards my qualifications, we have frequent reviews to ensure this too.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • My qualification and role link in many ways therefore i am able to use my practises from college at work.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They offer one of if not the best apprenticeship schemes that ensures success to every individual.

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

    • Put in the hard work and what you put in you'll get back.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Coventry

March 2022

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