Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • • Lead on projects for system implementation from requirements to go live & early life support • Coordinate and support with the prioritisation & implementation of system enhancements and incidents daily • Support with system issues including diagnosis & the coordination of UAT on fixes • Produce system content such as online forms, user guidance & communications

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Requirements engineering, stakeholder management, change management.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the virtual classroom sessions and meeting people with the same goals and interests.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme was quite well organised. The virtual classroom sessions happened on schedule and I felt I always had the support of my tutor.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received a lot of support from my manager and my team, I was always given the team I needed to focus on my apprenticeship work and my manager always turned up for progress meetings with my tutor

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • QA were great at supporting me, I felt I could contact my classroom trainers and my personal tutor at any time and when I did they were really helpful.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I have started using some of the skills in my daily role and completing the apprenticeship has actually meant that I've been invited to interview for another role at Balfour Beattty

    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, we have an engagement programme which organises regular events such as surfing lessons, concerts etc which all staff can sign up for and attend for free.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The staff engagement is great and since the pandemic they are very flexible with working arrangements.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
  • Learn about the company, its core values and vision and try to demonstrate this knowledge in the interview.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Newcastle upon Tyne

May 2022


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