Graduate Quantity Surveyor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Surveying
North East
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?
I've had a fab experience at Balfour Beatty. They have supported me during the early stages of my career and helped me develop my professional skills.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Main responsibilities inc subcontractor management, re-measurement, forecasting, contractual agreements ect...
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Senior staff are constantly thinking of ways to give early careers/ grads meaningful workloads which contribute to project delivery.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Fair pay, car scheme, volunteer opportunities, team building days
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Lots of opportunities to develop skills + support with development such as chartership.
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
Multiple chances a year to undertake courses to better learning outside of everyday work. Regular check ins with line managers ensure day to day work aligns with the career progression you would like to make.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Line managers regularly check in to ensure you are completing work which you believe is bettering your knowledge and helping shape your career the way you would like.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
If commuting is expected, compensation is always fair and senior staff make an effort to base people close to home to ensure work life balance.
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?
Structured early careers programme allows for career development.
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?
During the recruitment process really think about what made you want to apply for BB, take a look into the kind of work they undertake & what interests you.
