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Graduate Site Engineer Review

at Balfour Beatty

Graduate Scheme

Civil Engineering

Bridgwater

Review Submitted: September 2026

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of the Role
3.2/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

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

Great opportunity to get lots of hand on experience.

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

Setting out, carry out site based activities, quality assurance. Communicating with subcontractors.
Enjoy being able to be part of something being built and seeing a drawing become reality.

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

4/5
Feel very valued by my team however management are not as fourth coming at making you feel valued.

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

5/5
Company car
As we as opportunity to buy into many other benefits.

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

5/5

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

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

4/5

How is your work-life balance?

2/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

3/5

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?

3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Great company to work for much opportunity for growth and movement to explore different roles.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

4/5

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Consider if you want to work in consultancy or contracting, but be honest and ask questions.
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