Temporary works engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Civil Engineering
Canary Wharf
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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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?
I joined a very welcoming team, who helped me develop my skills and explained how processes worked which helped me develop quickly. I was also able to apply for a number of training courses which helped me learn about other parts of the industry.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I design temporary works and also work on methodology for projects
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
I can get a company car
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
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 gone on a number of training courses and find it easy to apply to those I find interesting. Also if there is a topic of interest it is easy to organise training for the whole team in this topic
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Good manager and team support
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
When working on a project my commuting time has increased
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
A very supportive culture, especially with the right to respect initiative which is so prevalent.
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?
4/5
3 days paid volunteering leave can be used each year and you are encouraged to do so especially when working on a project
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has a range of opportunities and people encourage you to upskill
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
No
