Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

4.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an, on site operative and set out for other companies

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I believe I am becoming competent in using the setting out equipment

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Long hours and some days finding stuff to do.

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

    • There's 5 apprentices on site and we struggle to find jobs for us to all do

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

    • I rarely get support

    3/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • None, I have been told that I cannot work on my coursework i work hours on top of a 12 1/2 hour day (including driving)

    1/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps me in some aspects

    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.)

    • only networking events

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The early careers path is a great idea

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

    • Check your working hours with your line manager before committing

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Plymouth

March 2024

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