Graduate Civil Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Civil Engineering, Construction
Penrith
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
Great experience so far and the site team have a lot of experience between them and help me to learn a lot and develop into a great site engineer
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Responsibilities -
Providing line and level for site workers.
Basic setting out using gps.
Marking out work boundaries and services for permits.
I enjoy the fact that my role requires me to be on site a lot as opposed to being stuck in the office. It gives a bit more freedom to go out and learn and also do tasks in the office which creates a good balance.
Providing line and level for site workers.
Basic setting out using gps.
Marking out work boundaries and services for permits.
I enjoy the fact that my role requires me to be on site a lot as opposed to being stuck in the office. It gives a bit more freedom to go out and learn and also do tasks in the office which creates a good balance.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Company car
Subsistence
Subsistence
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
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?
4/5
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?
They are the largest civil company in the UK and have projects in multiple sectors. If one sector isn't for you there is a bit of freedom to move.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Research about the role and projects that interest you and use them and talk about previous experiences that could link to the role or project.
