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IT Security Graduate Review

at Balfour Beatty

Graduate Job

Cyber Security

Sheffield

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?
Very welcoming, challenging and a positive environment to be in. Everyone I have interacted with has been friendly and willing to help me learn the business. The business feels very connected with lots of space to learn and improve yourself.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Analysing and monitoring Identity security. Remediating phishing attempts. Dealing with malware alerts. Improving the general security posture. Making security changes. My favourite is dealing with malware and malicious attempts.
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?
4/5
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
Very supportive community
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
My personal time feels respected. it's give and take and it's fair
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
positive values and positive culture. constantly moving forward
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Likely one of the best for it
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, who wouldn't recommend someone to a friendly and challenging environment
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?
Be yourself and show initiative outside regular learning/work.
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