Summer Placement Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday pro rata

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Balfour Beatty invites university students to join its 2027 Summer Placement Programme as Civil Engineer placements in the UKCS – Regional Scotland team. You will gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, working both on site and in the office, with mentorship from experienced engineers to help you grow.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, available for at least eight weeks between June and September, and eager to develop professional and technical skills

Qualifications

• Be studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Be available to complete a minimum of an 8‑week summer placement between June and September.

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

Curious

Proactive

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Education

Civil Engineering degree in progress

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.

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 Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you'll join our 2027 Summer Placement 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 early careers community, building valuable industry experience and developing the knowledge and skills needed for your future career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS – Regional Scotland teams, based in the North West of Scotland, contributing to the Civils works on a substation build.

What you’ll be doing

As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects that help connect communities and improve everyday life. Working across both site and office environments, you’ll develop an understanding of how engineering solutions are designed, planned, constructed, and maintained while experiencing life as part of a professional engineering team.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you’ll gain exposure to activities across the project lifecycle, from design and planning through to construction and project delivery. This placement will provide valuable insight into the civil engineering profession while helping you build your technical, analytical, and professional skills in a real project environment.

You’ll Get Exposure To

• Gain practical 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

Who we're looking for

We are looking for students currently enrolled on a university degree programme, with a genuine interest in our industry.

To Be Eligible, You'll Need To

• Be studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Be available to complete a minimum of an 8‑week summer placement between June and September.

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.

Why work for us as a Summer Placement Student

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while gaining valuable industry experience 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.
• Build practical skills, expand your professional network and gain valuable insight into a career in infrastructure.
• Successful summer placement students may have the opportunity to be considered for future placement or graduate opportunities with Balfour Beatty.

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 (pro rata for the duration of your placement).
• Access to learning, development and networking opportunities throughout your placement.

About Us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable 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.