Graduate Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Civil Engineering, Engineering
Avonmouth
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
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
3.6/5
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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 have enjoyed by experience as a graduate at Balfour Beatty. It has been challenging and rewarding, I have seen myself improve and gain confidence in my role.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Overseeing work on site, ensuring it is completed safely and correctly.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Very good, getting the experience to work on meaningful projects and challenge myself.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Very well - great benefits included with the company and the role
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Good experience and exposure, however, could benefit from providing experience across disciplines.
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
God experienced gained through my role and additional training provided to broaden my experience
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Good support across the business
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Busy role with long hours, makes maintaining a work/life balance difficult
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Good culture within the business
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Good initiatives and attitudes towards diversity, however, the recruitment process could be improved to enable more diverse hires
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
I have not been involved or aware of any specific initiatives, but I am aware that Balfour Beatty encourages its employees to use volunteering days for initiatives that matter to them personally
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company with great benefits, that provides lots of opportunities for growth. Working on exciting projects in the UK construction industry.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Role was different to what I had expected during the recruitment process, but I have enjoyed my work.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Read about the project that you are applying for and the company values, to ensure the work is interesting to you and aligns with what you want to do.
