graduate design engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Civil Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
overall positive I have had gained lots of opportunities to support my development and excited to see how it can progress
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
i have enjoyed the networking events i have been part of hosting several events and taking up responsibilities
i moved over to the drawing office in july , i like the construction elements of this following a process and creating a drawing from a blank sheet understanding what it is im drawing
i moved over to the drawing office in july , i like the construction elements of this following a process and creating a drawing from a blank sheet understanding what it is im drawing
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
as new in this role im still learning ,however i have been able to get stuck in with several projects, i think there is opportunity to contribute but will just need to progress to that stage first
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
very good benefits
i have taken advantage of the salary sacrifice to purchase extra days of annual leave
the gyms discounts
the travel and accommodations are covered for events
i have taken advantage of the salary sacrifice to purchase extra days of annual leave
the gyms discounts
the travel and accommodations are covered for events
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
i have started my ceng journey and filling in the attributes i have managed achieved in the role preparing me for chartership
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
in this new role there has been lots of training as there is lots of software to be taught , its taught me the level of precision and detail that is required to produce a drawing as this will be sent to site so accuracy is key .
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
my team are very supportive , i am in regular contact with them and would always offer support. There is a fair amount of EC in the office that all support each other
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
i think the flexible working hours are extremely helpful to achieve this allowing extra time to catch up on life or leaving the office early to beat the traffic and doing the rest at home.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
there is a welcoming inclusive work atmosphere.
I really like the hybrid working especially living far from the office it means i can still work without the added commute
I really like the hybrid working especially living far from the office it means i can still work without the added commute
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
there are several communities and awareness groups within the business making people feel included and respected with other like minded individuals. these communities are open to everyone whether it is an ally or part of the group its all inclusive environment where everyone feels safe
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
there are 2 volunteering days a year that can be used to support the local communities takes time out of your working day to reconnect with social values
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i think its a great company to be part of especially as an EC. They seem to really value EC development across the business having opportunities that the rest of the employees might not get for instance big networking events , site visits , career development .
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
i was unsure what the role was when joining especially day to day what was expected .
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
be open and honest if you dont understand something
be curious to ask lots of questions no question is a wrong question
always ask yourself why something is happening in that way
be curious to ask lots of questions no question is a wrong question
always ask yourself why something is happening in that way
