Graduate Civil Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Engineering
Motherwell
Review Submitted: August 2026
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?
An outstanding opportunity to not only accelerate my career but be surrounded by likeminded driven professionals. It has developed my communication skills, business acumen and given me a strong foundation to build my future career off.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I've rotated through 4 different roles throughout the Graduate Programme.
Temporary Works Designer:
Detailed Design Checks
Site Visits
Site Liaising
Geotechnical Engineering:
Infraworks Modelling
Slope Stability Report
General Report Writing
Site Engineer:
Site Walkovers
Trial Pit Marking
Soil Resistivity Testing
Rock Mapping
Trial Pit Database Management
Engineering Management:
Monthly Report Updates
Pricing Exercises
Attending Client Meetings
Progress Reviews
Temporary Works Designer:
Detailed Design Checks
Site Visits
Site Liaising
Geotechnical Engineering:
Infraworks Modelling
Slope Stability Report
General Report Writing
Site Engineer:
Site Walkovers
Trial Pit Marking
Soil Resistivity Testing
Rock Mapping
Trial Pit Database Management
Engineering Management:
Monthly Report Updates
Pricing Exercises
Attending Client Meetings
Progress Reviews
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
Line managers have generally been very helpful and willing to invest time in my education.
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?
It's a great environment to learn and develop. It has a strong culture of pride in the work that is delivered. There's vast opportunities within the company
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?
Try and find someone who works in Balfour Beatty to refer you.
