Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 26,000 employees across the UK, US and Hong Kong, they’re leading the transformation of their industry to meet the challenges of the future.
Years awarded: 2019, 2021
Region: Various locations
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Construction and engineering
Creating a unified commercial mindset
Theme: Apprenticeships
Topics: In-house
This leading infrastructure group sought revalidation of a commercial training programme recognised in 2019. It has since introduced virtual delivery, professional champions, a commercial buddy scheme and a quantity surveyor apprenticeship. A further 2151 people have benefitted from the programme and savings of £6.4m have been made through applying course knowledge to live projects.
Meeting challenges head on
Theme: Apprenticeships
Topics: In-house
This international infrastructure group responded decisively to a challenging period, by delivering a corporate transformation built on upskilling its employees in order for them to deliver the commercial decisions needed for business success. The commercial programme has led to significant return on investment and an increased awareness of commercial governance.
News and case studies featuring Balfour Beatty:
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...
In the press: Six construction firms receive Princess Royal Training Award
Bouygues, Balfour Beatty and Walker Construction are amongst the 44 UK organisations commended with a Princess Royal Training Award for their workplace training. Presented by HRH Princess Anne and delivered by the City and Guilds Group, the Princess Royal Training...
Royal recognition for 44 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training
From leading banking groups to local businesses and charities, HRH Princess Royal and the City & Guilds Group recognise inspirational employers for their commitment to learning and development. London, 31st October 2019 – 44 UK organisations including IBM, The...
The Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour outstanding workplace training in 2019
HRH Princess Anne, President of City & Guilds Group, recognises 44 organisations with 2019 Princess Royal Training Awards Recipients shared compelling, irrefutable evidence of how training has directly influenced business results Multiple winners across areas...
