Summer Placement Civil Engineer

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

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 central belt, supporting a range of projects.

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.

• 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.