Graduate Pre-construction Manager Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Construction, Project Management
Glasgow
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
My experience at Balfour Beatty has been extremely positive. The company culture is fantastic – everyone has been warm, welcoming, and supportive.
Being part of the Early Careers Programme has been a great opportunity as well. It’s allowed me to connect and network with other graduates who are at the same stage in their careers, share experiences, and build relationships across different parts of the business.
Being part of the Early Careers Programme has been a great opportunity as well. It’s allowed me to connect and network with other graduates who are at the same stage in their careers, share experiences, and build relationships across different parts of the business.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Managing the pre-construction services agreement prior to commencing on site. This involves working with different teams: design, procurement, planning, commercial and reporting to the client.
One of the aspects I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to gain external experience with clients during the PCSA stage. Being involved early in the process allows me to build strong relationships, understand client priorities, and contribute to shaping solutions that meet their needs. This exposure has helped me develop confidence in communication, which are essential skills in pre-construction.
Another highlight has been participating in the Early Career Programme. A standout experience was the residential stay in the Lake District, where we explored different behaviour types and how they influence team dynamics. These insights have been invaluable in my day-to-day role, especially when coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
One of the aspects I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to gain external experience with clients during the PCSA stage. Being involved early in the process allows me to build strong relationships, understand client priorities, and contribute to shaping solutions that meet their needs. This exposure has helped me develop confidence in communication, which are essential skills in pre-construction.
Another highlight has been participating in the Early Career Programme. A standout experience was the residential stay in the Lake District, where we explored different behaviour types and how they influence team dynamics. These insights have been invaluable in my day-to-day role, especially when coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
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?
5/5
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
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
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?
I would recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend because the company offers a structured Early Career Programme that not only helps you build technical and professional skills but also creates valuable networking opportunities across different teams and disciplines.
Beyond the programme, Balfour Beatty has a positive and inclusive organisational culture where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
Finally, there are clear pathways for further development, whether through formal training, mentoring, or exposure to diverse projects. This commitment to continuous learning and progression makes Balfour Beatty an excellent place to start and grow your career.
Beyond the programme, Balfour Beatty has a positive and inclusive organisational culture where collaboration and innovation are encouraged.
Finally, there are clear pathways for further development, whether through formal training, mentoring, or exposure to diverse projects. This commitment to continuous learning and progression makes Balfour Beatty an excellent place to start and grow your career.
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?
For interviews:
Start with the Balfour Beatty website—it’s packed with valuable information on our values, behaviors, and policies. Reviewing these will help you align your answers with what matters most to the company.
For onboarding:
Take full advantage of the resources available:
BMS documents for processes and standards.
E-learning modules through the Balfour Beatty Academy to build knowledge.
Your colleagues—don’t hesitate to ask questions and learn from their experience.
Start with the Balfour Beatty website—it’s packed with valuable information on our values, behaviors, and policies. Reviewing these will help you align your answers with what matters most to the company.
For onboarding:
Take full advantage of the resources available:
BMS documents for processes and standards.
E-learning modules through the Balfour Beatty Academy to build knowledge.
Your colleagues—don’t hesitate to ask questions and learn from their experience.
