Graduate Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is offering a Graduate - Site Engineer role in Glasgow as part of our 2027 Early Careers programme. You will gain hands-on experience in major infrastructure projects, take on real responsibility from day one, and develop technical, commercial and leadership skills alongside experienced colleagues.

Based in Glasgow with opportunities for travel to project sites, you will join our Power Transmission & Distribution teams and work through a structured development programme to

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Clear communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering activities on live projects.
• Assist with setting out, surveying and checking works against drawings and specs.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation to support project delivery.
• Monitor site activities to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain project records including site diaries and reports.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and site operatives to achieve programme objectives.
• Support health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

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 - Site Engineer - Glasgow, 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 Site Engineer based in Glasgow.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you'll play an important role in the safe and successful delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, construction managers, and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful engineering career.

You’ll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, supporting the planning, coordination, delivery, and assurance of engineering activities on site. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong understanding of site engineering, construction methods, quality management, project controls, and stakeholder engagement while working towards professional accreditation.

You'll support with:

• Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering and construction activities across live projects
• Setting out, surveying, and checking works to ensure they are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical information, specifications, and construction documentation to support project delivery
• Monitoring site activities and supporting project teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
• Managing and maintaining project records, including site diaries, progress reports, inspection records, surveys, and engineering documentation
• Supporting the management and coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and site operatives to help achieve programme and project objectives
• Undertaking inspections, audits, quality checks, and assurance activities to verify compliance with project requirements and technical standards
• Applying health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems, including risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Identifying, assessing, and escalating hazards, risks, technical issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and progress monitoring activities
• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Using digital engineering tools, construction technologies, and project systems to support reporting, coordination, and decision‑making
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence across construction and infrastructure projects

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.

We’d love to receive your application if you:

• 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.

Please note that this role may require travel to various locations, which means you may occasionally need to work and stay away from home. Flexibility is essential, as assignments can vary based on project needs. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license.

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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