Graduate Civil Engineer (Site Operations) Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Civil Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: August 2026
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
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
Extremely positive, great culture of training graduates. A great place to learn and progress as well as taking on more responsibility.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Dealing with a wide range of people
Problem solving
Fast paced nature of the work
Problem solving
Fast paced nature of the work
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Lots of opportunity to contribute everyday
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Good pay for graduate roll and a very nice company car which I only park BIK for.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Great place to start my career
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
Lots of training courses and lots of great people to learn from
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Ever present HR staff and opportunities to connect with colleagues
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Relatively early starts 7:20, but a short working day on friday. No working from home.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Great atmosphere, everyone takes pride in the work that they do and the company that they represent
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Great
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Great
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to start my career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Very good
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Ensure you are enthusiastic about the role and show a willingness to learn
