Civil Engineer Year in Industry Placement - Derby - 2026 - Derby

Balfour Beatty PLC; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Year in Industry Placement for Civil Engineers based in Derby. This role will allow you to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the construction of essential infrastructure like roads and bridges. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree program and will receive valuable career development support. Join a community dedicated to building the future and take the first step towards your engineering career.

Benefits

Tailored career support

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in construction and design.
• Desire to learn in a practical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and constructing roads, bridges, and buildings.
• Work on-site and in the office to learn design and maintenance.
• Ensure all work is constructed correctly and safely.

Skills

Team collaboration

Construction knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Enrolled in Civil Engineering degree program

Job description

Civil Engineer Year in Industry Placement - Derby - 2026 - Derby

Balfour Beatty

Derby

£50,810 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 a Civil Engineer Industrial Placement, your job is like helping plan and construct things like roads, bridges, and buildings. You work on-site and in the office, learning how to design, build, and maintain these structures whilst ensuring everything is built correctly and safely.

Who we’re looking for

Our Year in Industry placements are targeted at students enrolled in a Civil Enigineer university degree programme, and offers the chance to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements. This placement allows you to apply your learning in a practical environment and build valuable professional skills.

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 jobpathway to a promising future.