Job Description
About The Role
We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.
Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.
If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that’ then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.
BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.
What You'll Be Doing
From the Highlands to the Islands, our teams are delivering nationally significant power infrastructure to connect renewables, strengthen resilience and support Pathway to 2030.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, your job will help plan and build vital infrastructure like Substations, including delivery of overhead lines and underground cables.
You'll work on-site, learning how to support the delivery of Energy projects. These are multi-year projects with stable work pipelines, opportunities for progression and the chance to partner closely with major clients.
You will gain hands-on experience in design, installation, and maintenance, while ensuring all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.
Who We're Looking For
For Graduates with a degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (BEng or MEng), our programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities.
It’s designed to help you transition into your chosen field and build a successful career path. To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.
This role is based on site and requires travel on-site and between locations. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license. You may be working away from home, where reasonable travel and accommodation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
Offers for this position may be subject to pre-employment checks and a security check. This may be a Basic DBS / BPSS check.
Why Work For Us
Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers Development programme and receive tailored support from day one. This a two-year programme, where you will work on collaboration, team working, and leadership skills.
You might also have the opportunity to work towards a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills.
Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job - it's a pathway to a promising future.