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Graduate Quantity Surveyor Review

at Balfour Beatty

Graduate Job

Construction

Bridgwater

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
Positive, given responsibility and opportunity to learn
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Forecasting, budget management and client management.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Extremely.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
My package was very good.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Lots of skills, QSs are in high demand.
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
Lots of opportunity for training, some you have to seek out yourself as the company is so large.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Very good line managers.
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Living away from home to work is tough, but there is a good community on the jobs your on.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
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?
Ive loved it, been valued and compensated fairly.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
NA
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