Graduate Electrical Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
Been positive so far, the projects are interesting and the chance of development is good.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I like seeing designs which I have done be shown in real life
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I attend team meetings and I am able to learn from other people
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
Iam paid well and I like being able to WFH or use flexible working when I need
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
working with people from lots of different backgrounds to understand other ways of doing things
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5
there are training available within the team but you need to push it
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I have good support from line manager and team leaders I don't do 1-1 though
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I don't have to work outside my working hours
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
yeah good atmosphere with a good group of EC people in the team
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
very visible
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?
good to be involved in large scale projects
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
yeah I expected the job to be like this
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
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