Graduate Site Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Material and Mineral Engineering
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Role
3.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
overall experience has been very good. Have had a lot of support within my team/department and also from the company as a whole. There is a lot of support and encouragement in developing skills and pursuing chartership throughout the company with quite a few opportunities to network with other grads.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
my current role is office based and my main responsibilities are data management and processing. I enjoy working on multiple projects at one time and working with different teams.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
my team is very small and have been amazing to work with giving me full support and encouragement.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
2/5
company car options are extremely limited and push electric cars which but dont provide charging options. no bonuses unlike other construction companies. aren't any other benefits that are any different from the usual provided by any other company i.e cashback schemes.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
I have been exposed to a lot in a short time and networking across departments.
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
i havent done any formal training yet but i have definitely been pushed to develop desk based skills and software abilities.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I have a very supportive line manager and team who have gone out of their way to make my time with balfours an enjoyable one.
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
long commutes and long hours. no overtime pay. fairly flexible for working hours though.
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?
4/5
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
is a steady job with average pay that could provide good career opportunities if you have drive
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
my role wasnt what i expected from the job description but have been pleasantly surprised.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
expect their to be a corporate feel to onboarding due to the size of the company, but individual departments feel much more down to earth
