Graduate Engineering Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Bi-annual performance reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Graduate Engineering Manager to join its 2027 Early Careers programme in Newcastle. You will gain hands-on experience, taking on real responsibility while developing technical, leadership and project management skills.

Working with Power Transmission & Distribution teams, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of engineering work across major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree with minimum 2:2 honours.
• Evidence of proactive, curious mindset and willingness to develop professionally.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly.
• Interest in infrastructure and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver engineering activities for major infrastructure, industrial and energy projects.
• Support planning, coordination and monitoring of engineering work to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and design teams to meet project requirements.
• Assist with design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership potential

Ownership & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2:2)

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Project management software

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 Engineering Manager, 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 ourBalfour Beatty Power T&D teams as a Graduate Engineering Manager, based in Newcastle.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Engineering Manager with an electrical engineering degree, you'll contribute to the coordination and delivery of engineering activities that support major infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, leadership, and project management skills needed for a successful career in engineering management.

You'll support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of engineering work, helping ensure that technical requirements, project schedules, quality standards, and health and safety requirements are met. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll gain experience across the project lifecycle, develop your understanding of engineering delivery and team coordination, and build the knowledge and experience needed to progress towards professional accreditation and a career in engineering management.

You’ll support with:

You’ll support with:

• Coordinating and managing engineering activities across power infrastructure projects, including electricity transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy developments
• Supporting the planning, organisation, and delivery of engineering work to ensure project objectives, schedules, budgets, and quality standards are achieved
• Working with electrical engineers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate technical requirements, engineering deliverables, and project activities.
• Reviewing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Monitoring engineering progress, identifying potential risks, resolving issues, and supporting the implementation of effective solutions Ensuring engineering activities comply with relevant industry standards, technical regulations, health and safety requirements, and company procedures
• Collaborating with project managers, design teams, construction teams, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Supporting the coordination of procurement, equipment specifications, technical submissions, and supplier information to meet project requirements
• Contributing to project planning, resource management, progress reporting, and the coordination of engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle
• Supporting design reviews, technical meetings, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering performance
• Assisting with the coordination of installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for electrical power systems and infrastructure
• Applying digital engineering tools, data analysis, and project management systems to monitor performance, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making
• Contributing to the development of safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable power infrastructure solutions
• Taking ownership of your ongoing professional development, working towards chartership and developing the technical, commercial, project management, and leadership capabilities needed for a successful career in engineering management

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Electrical 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 as a Graduate

• 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.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider business initiatives, community projects and programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

About us

The power sector is one of the fastest-growing areas in infrastructure, helping to keep homes, businesses and communities connected. It plays a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future by strengthening electricity networks and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources.

At Balfour Beatty, our Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to deliver engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From early-stage planning and design through to construction and maintenance, our teams help deliver some of the UK's most ambitious power projects, improving network resilience and supporting a more sustainable energy future.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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