Graduate Site Engineer (Groundworks) - ASTI - 2026

Balfour Beatty plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to join their Early Careers development programme in Aberdeen City. This role involves planning and building vital infrastructure while gaining hands-on experience on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a willingness to travel. Join us to kickstart your career with tailored support and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Great salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Tailored support from day one

Qualifications

• Graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree are eligible.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license.
• Willingness to occasionally work away from home is required.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and build vital infrastructure.
• Support delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects.
• Ensure all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Hands-on experience in design

Installation and maintenance skills

Adaptability to travel

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty. 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? You can start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies through our Early Careers development programme. 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.

What you'll be doing

• As a Graduate Site Engineer, you will help plan and build vital infrastructure such as roads, buildings, substations and other structures on-site.
• You will support the delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects and gain hands-on experience in design, installation, and maintenance.
• You will ensure all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.

Who we're looking for

• Graduates with a degree in a relevant field; the programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities.
• Eligible with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.
• Willing to travel to various locations; occasionally work away from home. Travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Hold a full UK driver's license.
• Offers for this position are subject to pre-employment checks and a security check (DBS check may be included).

Why work for us

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 while 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.