Civil Engineering Placement Student Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

8/10

2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

7/10

3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

9/10

4. How well organised was your work experience?

Although it was a bit unorganised at the beginning, over time I had my own role in the project and got involved with other works.

6/10

5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

9/10

6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

It made me realise I would enjoy working on a construction site as my future career, although this work experience has not closed my mind to other career paths within the industry.

8/10

7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

Yes, I was paid.

9/10

8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Having the opportunity to get involved in such a big project and working with friendly and helpful colleagues will definitely have a positive impact on anyone joining Balfour Beatty.

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

Try to absorb as much knowledge from their colleagues, asking plenty of questions and enjoy.