Business Manager Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Business Management
Lincoln
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.8/5
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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?
Being on my third week now, my experience has been surrounded by support and friendly people. I have been getting involved in away events such as 'Innovation Day' and Careers fairs which has helped my learning of the business and enabled me to meet loads of employees within Balfour Beatty. I have had the chance to sit with different people in the office to learn about their side of the department which is supporting me learn how everything operates. I am very happy with joining the business.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My role will be rotational on a 3 month basis, however with it only being my third week I am unsure of my next roles. At the moment the responsibilities include reviewing performance data using system such as confirm and map16 and analysing the data to fix issues or improve performance even more.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
My colleagues know I am their for support and if there is anything they have which they would like an extra pair of hands on they are more than happy to teach me different things. I am looking forward to having my own responsibilities but for now I am enjoying learning new jobs.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
- company car
- private medical insurance
- discounted gym membership
- tax free travel insurance
- private medical insurance
- discounted gym membership
- tax free travel insurance
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
The steps to success are very clear and with the amount of support through early careers and personal development their is so much to be able to learn that will help you in the future
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
I am able to work on projects which allow me to play around with excel and see what I can do which will benefit the team.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
My line manager was in contact with me throughout summer before I joined in September so we was able to build a good relationship prior to my start date, there was an opportunity to come into the office and meet the team before. On my first day everyone was welcoming and friendly which they still are very inclusive.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I am in the office 3 days a week and on the days I am able to work from home I save time what i would use from travelling. The time that i start is flexible and unique to me as long as it is suitable so if I wanted to start at 7 and finish at 3 I could, or if I wanted to start at 9 and finish at 5 I also would be able to. It gives the extra flexibility.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very inclusive and positive, I do not have anything to improve on here
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
It seems like it is a priority for the company
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?
the career path opportunities are really good, everyone in the business agree it is a good company to work for. The benefits help with everyday life and the teams are so supportive.
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?
Don't just apply just for the sake of it. Know the job role that you want and research properly into the role and area of the business. Practice as much as you can for the interview and don't be nervous they are human too and very friendly people
