Graduate Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty Investments - North America; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Career progression

Networking events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is offering a Graduate Civil Engineer role as part of its 2027 Early Careers programme, based in Stornoway, Scotland. You’ll contribute to major infrastructure projects, gain hands-on experience across site and office environments, and build professional accreditations through a structured development pathway.

You’ll work with experienced teams across the project lifecycle, from planning through handover, and benefit from a supportive graduate network and clear progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum 2:2 honours.
• Genuine interest in infrastructure and civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil engineering projects across design, planning, and construction phases.
• Review drawings, specifications, models, and technical information to support project delivery.
• Assist with the development and implementation of engineering solutions meeting project requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage engineering and project risks with a focus on health, safety, environment and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership & initiative

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

About the role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry‑recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland teams as a Graduate Civil Engineer, based in Stornoway (Lewis), supporting Civils Energy infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Civil Engineer you’ll play an important role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects, helping to design, construct, and maintain the structures and systems that communities rely on every day. Working across both site and office environments, you'll apply your academic knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in civil engineering.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll contribute to activities throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover. Through a structured development programme, you'll gain exposure to a range of engineering disciplines while building the experience needed to work towards professional accreditation.

You’ll support with:

• Supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects across design, planning, and construction phases
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, models, and technical information to support project delivery
• Reviewing, analysing, and contributing to design outputs, ensuring alignment with technical standards, best practice, and project requirements
• Assisting with the development and implementation of engineering solutions that meet project, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Identifying, assessing, and managing engineering and project risks, with a strong focus on health, safety, environmental, and quality performance

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Civil Engineering and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start.

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us

• Work on high‑profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long‑term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi‑annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.