Civil engineer Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My job role requires certain techniques to transport a road design, into reality. it involves problem solving, communication and planning.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • i have learned and developed a great deal of skills, mainly communication skills and organisational skills. i have of coarse learned practical skills on site, as i am a setting out civil engineer so i have learned skills based on setting out methods.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I love interracting with my co-workers and enjoy the problem solving aspect, aswell as the clear plan and focus of my goals, i also get a lot of support from my colleagues which makes my life a lot easier.

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

    • My programme is organised well, i have a great support system and have been given a clear structure for my development.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i recieve a lot of support from my employer, my line manager is very helpful and if i ever have a question he always has an answer. This makes work very enjoyable and stress free as i feel supported.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I recieve support from my training provider, and they always remind me to ask questions if i am ever confused.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Currently i havent noticed much benefit so far to my job role, but i understand the skills i am learning now will be of effect in the future.

    6/10
  • 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, i have participated in many extracurricular activities, ivolving a charity run, and social events.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great to develop skills, lots of support in place. Great people.

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

    • have a good attitude as it can take you to far places in life.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

St Helens, Merseyside

March 2024

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