Summer Civil Engineer: Hands-On Infrastructure Experience

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in the UK is offering a 2027 Summer Placement for Civil Engineering. You will join the UKCS - Regional Scotland team, gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, and learn how engineering solutions are designed, planned, constructed and maintained from day one.

Working across site and office environments with experienced engineers, you will support project delivery, develop technical and professional skills, and build your network within a supportive early

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled on a university degree programme in Civil Engineering.
• Available for a minimum of an 8-week summer placement between June and September.
• Curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Observe and contribute to site and office-based engineering activities.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Support site inspections, surveying, quality assurance, and project monitoring activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc in the UK is offering a 2027 Summer Placement for Civil Engineering. You will join the UKCS - Regional Scotland team, gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, and learn how engineering solutions are designed, planned, constructed and maintained from day one.

Working across site and office environments with experienced engineers, you will support project delivery, develop technical and professional skills, and build your network within a supportive early