Graduate Risk Analyst - Derby

Balfour Beatty plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

25 days holiday

Permanent contract

Clear progression

Networking events

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc invites graduates to join its 2027 Early Careers programme as a Graduate Risk Analyst in Derby. You’ll gain hands-on experience in identifying and managing risks on major infrastructure projects, work with risk managers and project teams, and build a professional portfolio of accreditations while developing technical and analytical skills.

You’ll complete a structured development programme, with exposure to risk modelling, forecasting and project controls, and the chance to

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business or related field with a minimum 2:2 honours.
• Graduate programme requires strong communication and analytical skills.
• Interest in infrastructure and risk management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor project risks across major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain risk registers aligned with project objectives.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for cost, programme and quality.
• Support mitigation strategy development and data-driven decision making.
• Analyse risk data to identify trends and inform project controls.

Skills

Curious

Proactive

Problem solving

Teamwork

Clear communication

Ownership mindset

Adaptability

Education

Finance, Business or related 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 Risk Analyst, 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 Power T&D teams as a Graduate Risk Analyst, based in Derby.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Risk Analyst you'll play an important role in identifying, assessing, and managing risks across major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced risk managers, engineers, and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed for a successful career in risk management.

You'll gain experience identifying potential project risks, conducting risk assessments, analysing data, and developing mitigation strategies to minimise threats to project cost, programme, quality, and delivery. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll build expertise in risk management, quantitative analysis, risk modelling, forecasting, and project controls while working towards professional accreditation.

You'll support with:

• Identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks across major infrastructure and construction projects to help ensure successful delivery.
• Developing and maintaining project risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately recorded, regularly reviewed, and aligned with project objectives.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments to evaluate potential impacts on project cost, programme, quality, and delivery.
• Supporting the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, helping project teams minimise threats and manage uncertainty.
• Analysing risk data, identifying trends, and assessing potential impacts on project performance to support informed decision‑making.

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance, Business or related 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 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.

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.