Balfour Beatty is a global company who fund, design, deliver, operate and maintain infrastructure efficiently and safely. They offer Higher and degree Apprenticeships to A Level students which are designed to offer you a structured work based training programme, whilst continuing your studies to obtain higher qualification such as a NVQ Level 4-6, an HNC level 6 diploma. You may be given the opportunity to continue your studies to obtain Foundation Degree or even an Honours Degree. The programme last between 2-6 years. During the scheme you will attend college or University on a day or block release basis.

Successful candidates at the end of the scheme can expect to work as a:

• Civil Engineer
• Construction Manager
• Designer
• Electrical Engineer
• Facilities Manager
• Mechanical Engineer
• Power Engineer
• Quantity Surveyor
• Railway Engineer

Qualifications -you will study towards:

• NVQ Level 4 to 6 (depending on scheme)
• HNC/HND/Level 6 Diploma
• Depending on scheme a Foundation Degree or an Honours Degree

You will also be on the first step of the ladder towards gaining a professional qualification. Balfour Beatty have also supported many of apprentices to continue their studies to degree level , meaning that you could not only gain valuable work experience whilst earning a salary, but also obtain a degree in your chosen area.

Entry Requirements

This varies according to the scheme you’re on, but you will generally require at least two A Levels at grade A* to C, with five GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and a Science. Alternatively you may have already completed a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.