Business Admin Apprentice

Balfour Beatty; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is offering a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship based in Tonbridge. You’ll join the 2027 Early Careers programme, gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, and be mentored while earning a qualification.

You’ll build skills in Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 apps, supporting administrative activities across the MPV business unit. A permanent contract starts from day one and career progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Achieved (or are working towards) 5 GCSE's or equivalent at pass grades
• Someone comfortable working with numbers, data and technology
• Interest in developing skills in Excel, Power BI, automation and other Microsoft 365 applications

Responsibilities

• Help us improve how we work by using data, technology and process improvement to make everyday activities simpler and more efficient.
• Build valuable skills in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power Automate, while completing your apprenticeship qualification
• Collate and analyse operational and engineering data, help build KPI dashboards and performance reports, create webpages and digital tools, and turn information into useful insights for the team
• Help streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, improve our Microsoft Teams and SharePoint setup, digitise existing processes and find smarter ways of working
• Support planning and operational activities, maintain trackers, analyse machine performance and reliability information, prepare reports and help teams understand trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Numerical ability

Data handling

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

About the role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you'll recognise what we do. We're a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As an Business Admin Apprentice you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real‑world experience that complements your studies. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building the knowledge, skills and industry‑recognised qualifications needed to build a successful career.

In this role, you'll join one of our Balfour Beatty Rail teams based in Tonbridge, supporting our MPV business unit.

What you'll be doing

As an Business Admin Apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting the efficient day‑to‑day running of the business. Working as part of a professional team, you'll gain experience across a range of administrative activities, helping to coordinate information, support business processes, and ensure colleagues have the resources and information they need to deliver their work.

The purpose of this role is to provide high‑quality administrative support that helps teams maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational performance. Working with colleagues across the business, you'll develop valuable organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills while building a strong understanding of how a major infrastructure business operates.

You will learn how to:

• Help us improve how we work by using data, technology and process improvement to make everyday activities simpler and more efficient.
• Build valuable skills in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power Automate, while completing your apprenticeship qualification
• Collate and analyse operational and engineering data, help build KPI dashboards and performance reports, create webpages and digital tools, and turn information into useful insights for the team
• Help streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks, improve our Microsoft Teams and SharePoint setup, digitise existing processes and find smarter ways of working
• Support planning and operational activities, maintain trackers, analyse machine performance and reliability information, prepare reports and help teams understand trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.

Alongside your role, you'll work towards a Level 3 in Business Administration.

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over experience. If you are self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.

For a Level 3 apprenticeship, you will need:

• Achieved (or are working towards) 5 GCSE's or equivalent at pass grades
• Someone comfortable working with numbers, data and technology
• Interest in developing skills in Excel, Power BI, automation and other Microsoft 365 applications

We’d also love to receive your application if you:

• Are keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Show initiative, adapt to challenges and take pride in achieving results.

Why work for us as an Apprentice

• Earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience while working towards fully funded, industry‑recognised qualifications.
• Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on‑the‑job learning.
• Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes in the Lake District and personal development experiences delivered by our external partners.
• Build the foundations for a long‑term career, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your role.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days’ holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long‑term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi‑annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to come together with peers, including welcome events and to celebrate your journey at the end‑of‑programme Early Careers Showcase.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider experiences and initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

About us

The rail sector is vital for connecting communities and supporting sustainable transport across the UK. It plays an important role in reducing carbon emissions, increasing network capacity and enabling efficient travel.

At Balfour Beatty, we have a long history of delivering, upgrading and maintaining rail infrastructure across the country. Our teams work on projects that improve reliability, modernise networks and enhance passenger experiences.

From track and signalling to major station and infrastructure upgrades, our work helps create a safer, more efficient and sustainable railway for the future.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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