Site Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Civil Engineering, Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
3.2 /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!
2.8/5
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Overview of the Role
3.4/5
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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?
Good hands on experience, sometimes felt like you don't get the help required to flourish and learn on the job, my team were'nt exactly set up to help young graduates. Good atmosphere in the office but sometimes there is a bit of a macho, angry culture within the construction industry. Good place to work if you don't like being micromanaged, you manage your hours in your day.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Enjoyed managing your own day
Enjoyed the physical outdoor nature of the role
enjoyed getting to be sociable at work and to see lots of different elements of constuction
Enjoyed the physical outdoor nature of the role
enjoyed getting to be sociable at work and to see lots of different elements of constuction
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
2/5
Sometimes there is very little to do or it feels like you're doing a very easy, very menial job that it not as mentally challenging as the prior engineering degree.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Great perks such as company car, fuel expenses, subsistence (if applicable)
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
Middle of the road
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
1/5
Not much training is provided whatsoever
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
some support but really depends on the team as with most cases, HR is there if required
How is your work-life balance?
1/5
Poor work life balance, long hours, long commute, possibly living away
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
2/5
Balfour are pushign to impove the culture which is inherent within construction but it will take years to make a tangible change
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
They're really making good progress
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Lots of time for social value contributions
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Decent place to work overall.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Was pretty much expecting what I got
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
If you want something in particular out of your time at the company, ie training or so on, make sure you check if it is available.
