Junior Quality Engineer Review

I predominantly focus on the implementation and management of non-conformances on the BBV/HS2 project to ensure they are closed out effectively as given in our procedural guidelines. I also help review documents such as Inspection & Test Plans and I am also involved out on site conducting inspections and surveillances.

I have learned new skills through my job role based on the nature of work there. I had not worked in this type of industry previously so I have had to learn pretty much everything from scratch. However I have also developed existing skills such as report writing.

I very much enjoyed my apprenticeship as it gave me a good balance between learning and working. I believed it was the ideal stepping stone.

The structure was well organised. We knew our baselines, key dates, and even our learning sessions were at the same times on the same days every two weeks which really helped stick to a comfortable routine.

I received a lot of support from my employer in order to develop the skills learned in my apprenticeship to my work setting. My Line Manager was always involved in the programme in the background so that they were aware of what was happening and if we needed extra help.

The support options were there but quite limited. There were only some short sessions able to be booked each month, and they were sometimes rescheduled by the Training Provider.

I believe that the skills I have learned in my apprenticeship directly relate to my role quite heavily and it has helped me grow as a professional in my job role.

There are options and availability, but I do not engage in many directly related to work. However I do often attend Professional Networking Events when the opportunity arises such as conferences and seminars.

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They have helped me not only find a job, but a stable career. Throughout my time I have had the opportunity to learn as well as work at a good pace which has made me a more well rounded professional in my job role.

I recommend Balfour Beatty as the development opportunities their are really beneficial and they allow you to learn as you work with a lot of support and encouragement where needed.