Graduate Site Engineer - Power - South East - 2026 - Brighton

Balfour Beatty PLC; Kemp Town Estate; 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 assist in planning and building vital infrastructure, such as roads and buildings. The role involves hands-on experience on-site with a focus on technical standards and safety. Ideal candidates should have a 2:2 Honours degree and a full UK driver’s licence. This Graduate Programme offers substantial career progression and collaborative learning opportunities.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation reimbursement

Formal training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum 2:2 Honours degree.
• Full UK driver’s licence required.
• Willingness to travel to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and build vital infrastructure.
• Support delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in design, installation, and maintenance.

Skills

Planning

Construction knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

Job description

Graduate Site Engineer – Early Careers

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

Eligibility

To be eligible you must hold a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role. In addition, you must hold a full UK driver’s licence and be willing to travel occasionally to various locations.

Travel and Accommodation

All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Why Balfour Beatty?

Balfour Beatty is one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. You will join an inclusive culture, collaborate with the industry’s finest experts and enjoy limitless career opportunities.

Graduate Programme

This Early Careers development programme offers formal training and on‑the‑job learning with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. You will gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression.

How to Apply

Visit our careers website at www.balfourbeattycareers.com to explore this opportunity and shape a career at Balfour Beatty.