Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is to be on site and assisting with checking on everything that is happening. I have to write a diary each day and I have to record when lighting columns and signs are put on site. I assist the senior engineers with their tasks, such as surveying.

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

    • I have learned how to use an RD8000, a total station and a GPS station. I have learned how to read construction drawings and a lot of what goes into a project. I have also been first aid trained. I am better at CAD now too.

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

    • I’m enjoying my program a lot. I’m given a good amount of work and I am being stretched and challenged to learn new things all the time.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There has been a bit of difficulty setting me up with ICE but mostly very organised.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support. My line managers and the engineers I work with have all been fantastic.

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

    • Lots of support. The engineers will try to help me with anything I’m confused with in relation to my studies.

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

    • So far the training has not related massively to my job, however my next module seems to be a lot more related to my work. I have learned lots about CAD through my training provider which has been very useful.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • The company run a lot of online activities but there isn’t much in person.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They are really supportive to their apprentices.

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

    • Make sure you can drive before starting.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering, Construction

Leicestershire

May 2022

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