Assistant Project Manager Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

I am training to become a Project Manager, to run projects on the P-Way team on a large programme called the Core Valley Lines. This includes learning to manage all aspects of a project includeing risk management, quality, governance, scope management, schedule management. As well as learning skills such as communication and leadership.

10/10

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

I have learnt a wide range of new skills, and developed skills such as leadership and organisation.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my apprenticeship a lot, it's been great to learn new things and develop myself and my career

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There was a few hiccups and false starts at the begining, but that was mainly due to COVID

9/10

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

I have recieved a great deal of support from Balfour Beatty and my project team throughout my apprenticeship. Everyone has been more than happy to help me.

10/10

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

Exeter college was excellent and was always on hand to give me support when I needed it.

10/10

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

I think my qualifation has provided me with the knowledge and confidence to perform much better in this role.

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, there are team meet ups, for dinner or drinks. The project also arranges a lot of charity events, and providing help to the local community adn schools.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I have worked for BB for the past 14 years and have always felt like a vauled member of the team and I've always been able to expand my skills and knowledge, even before starting this apprenticeship.

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

Balfour Beatty is such a large global company, you can spread your wings and learn so much from the different sectors within BB. There is always something to learn and friendly people to help.