Civil Engineer Summer Placement - Essex - 2026 - Grays

Balfour Beatty PLC; Grays; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Civil Engineer Summer Placement aimed at university students studying Civil Engineering. This 8-week program in Grays provides valuable hands-on experience, allowing students to work on planning and designing safe and durable infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Participants receive tailored support, join a community of peers, and gain essential skills for career progression. A competitive salary and benefits package are included in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Targeted at Civil Engineering degree university students.
• Seeking candidates eager to gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and draw detailed designs for roads, bridges, and water systems.
• Create plans and models ensuring structures are safe and efficient.
• Learn to use design tools and understand engineering principles.

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Civil Engineer Summer Placement - Essex - 2026 - Grays

Balfour Beatty

Grays

£57,830 per year - estimated ?

NEW

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a placement program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow placements, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you. If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, helped build that then BE Balfour Beatty and we can build the future together. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you'll be doing

As an Civil Engineer Summer Placement your job is like planning and drawing the detailed designs for things like roads, bridges, and water systems. You create plans and models to ensure these structures are safe, efficient, and durable, and learn how to use design tools and understand engineering principles to create effective designs.

Who we're looking for

Our Summer Placements are targeted at Civil Engineering degree university students offering an 8-week programme during the summer break. This placement provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and build professional skills early in your academic journey.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job - it is a pathway to a promising future.