Career progression
You'll gain industry experience and have the freedom to control the direction of your career.
We need bright minds to solve the infrastructure challenges of tomorrow.
As a graduate at Balfour Beatty, you'll work alongside our team of industry experts delivering an exciting range of projects. You'll have the chance to take on real responsibilities, grow your skills and build a career you're passionate about.
Our graduate programme
Join us and you’ll discover that there’s more to infrastructure than you ever expected. You’ll experience cutting-edge technology, projects that support national economies and a thousand ways to make your mark. You’ll get lots of development opportunities too, along with plenty of mentoring and support.
Our graduate programmes typically last between two and five years, but this can vary depending on the specific programme and individual progress.
You can achieve a professional qualification like an Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Surveyor, which can lead to a variety of leadership roles within our company.
Benefits
25 days annual leave, flexible benefits and salary growth in line with experience.
Iconic projects
Working on an exciting range of iconic projects you'll get to be a part of shaping the world around you.
Support
We foster a supportive culture where you'll be mentored and learn from the best people in the industry.
Why be a part of Balfour Beatty's future?
Employee benefits: your success is our priority. We provide structured training, comprehensive support, and a competitive benefits package. Advance your career with our ongoing development programme.
A welcoming environment: be part of something bigger. Join a collaborative team where you'll feel supported and valued. Benefit from mentorship, professional guidance, and a strong network to help you thrive.
A rewarding culture: thrive in a dynamic workplace. Our culture fosters innovation, teamwork, and a passion for excellence. Enjoy a stimulating environment with opportunities to connect with colleagues and celebrate success.
Life as a graduate: life as a graduate with us is more than just a job. You’ll put your degree into practice, combining it with real-world experience as you work on exciting projects while you earn a competitive salary.
Graduate scheme options: there's something for everyone with both business and technical roles across our scheme. You don't have to make a decision today as we offer our graduates the flexibility to switch roles on their journey.
The programme
Our two-year formal development programme is designed to help you realise your potential. So expect well-structure training, world-class colleagues and lots of hands-on experience. Your time on the programme will see you gaining all kinds of specialist skills and making big achievements. You'll prove yourself across a range of projects, sectors and roles and you'll likely be on your way to a professional qualification.
Professional status
As you'd expect, we'll pay as you study towards relevant professional qualifications with bodies such as the:
- Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Chartered Institute for Professional Development
- British Institute of Facilities Management
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
Exceptional rewards
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, depending on which area you join. Generally, this includes a pension scheme, the option to join our Share Incentive Plan, 25 days annual leave a year and other flexible perks.
UK-wide opportunities
We have graduate opportunities all over the country, simply search for a vacancy near you.
Build on your qualifications
You'll need a least a 2:2 degree, ideally in a business-related subject.
The programme
We designed our two-year Technical Graduate Scheme to start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. So expect well-structured training, incredible projects, talented colleagues and lots of hands-on experience. Working across a range of projects, sectors and roles, you'll gain all kinds of specialist technical skills and achievements and you’ll likely be on your way to a professional qualification too.
Professional status
Naturally, we’ll pay for your study towards a professional qualification from a relevant body such as the:
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Chartered Institute of Building
Exceptional rewards
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, depending on which part of the business you join. Generally, this includes a pension scheme, the option to join our Share Incentive Plan, up to 25 days holiday a year and other flexible perks.
UK-wide opportunities
We have graduate opportunities all over the country, simply search for a vacancy near you.
Build on your qualifications
You'll need a least a 2:2 degree in an engineering, construction, mathematics, software engineering or an environmental subject. It’s important that your degree relates to the vacancy. If it doesn’t, don't worry, there may be another scheme available that suits you.
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If there is something on your mind that we haven’t covered get in touch with our Early Careers team.
