Site Engineer Review
at Balfour Beatty
Graduate Job
Construction
Leeds
Review Submitted: November 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!
4.3/5
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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?
I have had a great experience and I have learnt a lot throughout my first two year of a graduate job. The team is lovely and helped me grow.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Main responsibilities were setting out, managing quality and subcontractors. I have enjoyed the varied nature of the job and how I have worked in areas such as concrete and buildings and paving.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
My role allows me to contribute to a wider part of the team. I am able to see how what I do feeds into the rest of the team's work.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
Benefits includes a company car
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I think this job is preparing me for a lot of different possibilities. It is pushing me out of my comfort zone and allowing me to understand a wider variety of different roles.
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 have learnt more through my day to day role and shadowing people rather than formal training. The amount I have learnt is significant which has helped me grow from strength to strength in my role.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
3/5
People generally help and support graduate with their workload. However some independence is required to proactively look for things as well.
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
Generally work life balance is ok - hours are higher than average but generally you have enough time to enjoy life.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Very welcoming and positive culture - no chance to do hybrid work if you are site based and entry level.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
They have multiple groups for this however some of them aren't as well maintained.
How would you rate Balfour Beatty CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Volunteering is encouraged and social values are a key part of the project work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company and great workforce
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?
Ask about the projects and just ask as many questions as possible.
