Graduate Materials Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Chemistry, Data Analysis, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations, Science, Transport Planning
Langley, Berkshire
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
Very positive. I have had a lot of involvement with huge projects.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Data analysis was a large part of the role while in head office. I was a working on a few different projects at a time using problem solving skills and working how best to present data, whether qualitatively, quantitatively or even geospatially.
On site is a very different role working on a single project. I am learning a lot about material suitability for sites and about material properties.
On site is a very different role working on a single project. I am learning a lot about material suitability for sites and about material properties.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
At the start it was fairly slow like I'm sure any other graduate role is, but I got more involved very quickly.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Company car allows for safe travel while driving a lot, also meaning your own car is not worn over time.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I am learning a lot constantly and most of what I am learning are very much transferrable skills.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
I have been placed on lots of external training that I have asked for and also training that has been recommended to me. Day-to-day I am learning a lot through my role.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Very inclusive, but not much opportunity for remote working on site.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work is very interesting and there is a lot of opportunity to work on all different kinds of projects all over the country.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Was not too sure what exactly to expect. At the interview it was explained a lot better than the job advert.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Have a clear idea of where you want to work and explain this to the interviewer.
