Graduate Construction Manager Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Scheme
Construction
Brighton and Hove
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Balfour Beatty?
My experience with Balfour Beatty so far has been extremely welcoming! I have only good things to say about the whole team at West Slopes Project for Sussex University. I have over 10 years on site experience as a fully qualified carpenter, so I am not new to construction, but the support from day 1 has been exceptional and the responsibilities given to me early on have allowed me to work at a level where I can progress rather than being kept on standard graduate tasks.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibilities are overseeing two accommodation blocks, organising/sequencing trades, ensuring high health and safety standards across the site and running the weekly subcontractor meetings for my blocks.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel very valued by the team and I have appreciated being trusted with higher levels of responsibility early on in my journey.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Very fair with the opportunity to be fast tracked through the graduate scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Working with such high professionals in all departments and working on a complex construction project such as the West Slopes Project is a great way to learn and improve.
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
As I am still early on in my graduate scheme I have not had much formal training but on site training has been priceless and my construction manager has been extremely helpful and has trusted me with more and more responsibility.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Company culture is the best I have experienced in any job or role so far. Every single person is a joy to be around and makes you feel welcomed and comfortable from day 1.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
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?
There is nothing I could say that is negative thing for working at Balfour Beatty and I would highly recommend.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be confident, be yourself and take your time to understand Balfour Beatty's values as a company and the various projects they are working on.
