Graduate Civil Engineer - Derby - 2026 - Derby

Balfour Beatty PLC; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Early Careers development programme. This role offers recent graduates the chance to work on significant projects while receiving tailored support and training. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and be eager to build a successful career in the industry.

Benefits

Great salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work on-site and in an office environment.
• Willingness to learn about design, construction, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and constructing roads, bridges, and buildings.
• Learn to design and maintain various structures.
• Participate in on-the-job training and formal development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

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

Graduate

Derby

EC Graduate, For Graduates with a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, our programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. It's designed to help you transition into your chosen field and build a successful career path. To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.

What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, 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's largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK's biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, 'I helped build that' then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.

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

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you'll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You'll 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's a pathway to a promising future. Show more Show less