Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

On a daily basis I go out on site to record activities taking place on site. I check work as it's being completed to ensure that it is being built to the specification. I am also involved with sustainability on this project.

10/10

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

Whilst on this project I have learned more about setting out and what to look out for on site. I have also learned to fly a drone on this project.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying my project.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is really well organised and structured.

10/10

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

I feel really supported on the project that I am currently on, my team have allowed me to reach my best potential both at work and at university.

10/10

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

Nottingham Trent has been pretty good but unfortunately some lecturers don't understand that apprentices work full time and therefore can't do sessions that are on a working day.

9/10

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

Some of the modules definitely give me a better understanding of what is happening on site and why it is happening. Not all modules align with my role but that is to be expected as civil engineering is a very varied 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.)

The project I'm on runs fortnightly football, and arranges social activities such as bowling. The project will also be running a networking event for ICE in June.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Balfour Beatty is a really welcoming and supportive company with so many wonderful staff that you can rely on. I am very happy working for Balfour Beatty and I feel very proud to be apart of this company.

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

Definitely apply! If you get an interview then just be yourself.