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Graduate Pre-Construction Manager Review

at Balfour Beatty

Graduate Job

Construction, Project Management

Glasgow

Review Submitted: September 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 - Overview of the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?

I have learnt a lot throughout the two years I have been with Balfour Beatty. I have recently completed the early careers graduate scheme and look forward to progressing my career further with Balfour Beatty.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

My main responsibility is to manage the PCSA during 2 stage tenders. This involves reporting internally and externally to different individuals.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I feel valued and appreciated for my work at Balfour Beatty.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
I have a company car which is a great benefit which came with my job role. Plus throughout early careers you get a pay review twice a year.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
I have learned and grown to do the same job as my colleagues who have been in the construction industry for several years.

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
The BB academy as well as formal training courses have developed my knowledge and skills.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
Excellent support received.

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
BB have affinity networks which value differences within BB.

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?

BB offer a great opportunity for you to develop through the early career programme as well as plenty of other opportunities for you to grow afterwards.

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?

Do some research into the type of work / projects and values BB have.
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