Civil Engineer Summer Placement - Greater Manchester - 2026

Balfour Beatty PLC; Hyde; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company in the UK offers a Civil Engineer Summer Placement in Hyde for university students studying Civil Engineering. This 8-week program allows participants to develop designs for roads, bridges, and water systems while gaining hands-on experience. Students will receive tailored support, competitive salary, and invaluable exposure to the construction industry, paving the way for future career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tailored support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying Civil Engineering and keen to gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for roads, bridges, and water systems.
• Create plans and models to ensure safety, efficiency, and durability.
• Learn to use design tools and apply engineering principles.

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Civil Engineer Summer Placement - Greater Manchester - 2026

Balfour Beatty plc
Hyde

£42,619 per year - estimated

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About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK's largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. We invite you to start your career with us through our Summer Placement programme.

What you’ll be doing

As a Civil Engineer Summer Placement you will develop detailed designs for roads, bridges and water systems, create plans and models to ensure safety, efficiency and durability, and learn to use design tools and apply engineering principles.

Who we’re looking for

Our Summer Placement is targeted at Civil Engineering degree university students and offers an 8‑week programme during the summer break. Applicants should be studying Civil Engineering and be keen to gain hands‑on experience early in their academic career.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty with our Early Careers development programme. You will receive tailored support from day one, join a community of like‑minded individuals, and develop essential career and life skills. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll gain valuable experience that opens doors to future opportunities and progression.

BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

Join us and build the future together.