Graduate Civil Design Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Civil Engineering
Motherwell
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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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, Everyone had been happy to help me.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I have mainly been designing roads. I have been responible for a number of designs. I enjoy getting a challenging site.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I have had the opportunity to give my opinion on problems the team has faced. I have been asked for help by my team and been picked over others for projects because they trust my work.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
I have just started a new rotation. I get to rotate between diffierent teams which gives me insights from different life cycles of a project.
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
Sometimes you can get stuck doing the same thing but there are opportunities for training and taking on new roles.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
My line manager and boss have always been there for me whenever I needed help.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
They don't want me to over work myself and never expect me or anyone else to work overtime.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
It's hybird, but a welcoming atmosphere.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
They offer a range of initiatives for anyone to take part in.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
There is always opportunities for volunteering in the local and wider community. There is at least two every month.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The projects that you get to work for. The people there make the a good environment to learn in and have fun when working.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Slightly different than what I was expecting, but better than what I was expecting. It is just different projects.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself, relax and know yor stuff.
