About The Role
We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.
What you'll be doing
As an Environmental & Sustainability Graduate, you’ll help make construction greener. You’ll support teams to reduce environmental impact and promote eco‑friendly ways of working. You’ll learn about sustainability policies, green practices, and how to drive positive change on site.
At Balfour Beatty, we’re proud to be delivering the transformative Skye Overhead Line and Cable Project – reinforcing the high‑voltage electricity network between Ardmore on the Isle of Skye and Fort Augustus on the mainland. This vital infrastructure upgrade will strengthen energy resilience across the region, ensuring a secure and reliable supply for Skye and the Western Isles for generations to come. This project is part of the UK’s journey to Net Zero, connecting new renewable energy sources to the grid.
Who we're looking for
Graduates with a degree in a relevant field. Our programme offers formal training and on‑the‑job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role. The role involves regular site‑based visits, including travel on‑site and between locations. You must hold a full UK driver’s licence.
Why work for us
Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers (EC) Development Programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. From day one, you’ll develop peer support networks, learn professional skills and competencies, and be on your way to an incredible career.
EC Programme
* EC Fest – an induction to Balfour Beatty in Manchester, Oct 2026
* Two 4‑day residentials in the Lake District
* A 2‑year professional development course on ‘Leader of Self’
* Two performance (and pay!) reviews per year
* Access to our Early Careers Support Network
* Company car (role dependent)
* and so much more ...
In addition, upon completion of the EC Programme, you will be auto‑enrolled onto EC+, which offers another two years of bi‑annual performance (pay) reviews.
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