Civil Engineering Summer Placement - UKCS - Plymouth - 2026
Posted 6 days ago by Balfour Beatty plc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Civil Engineering Summer Placement at Balfour Beatty offers university students in their first or second year an 8-week program to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering. Participants will support various engineering tasks while developing practical skills and collaborating with peers. This opportunity is designed to kickstart their careers and provide essential support for personal and professional growth. Balfour Beatty aims to foster a community of early career professionals committed to building a sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support various civil engineering tasks.
- Gain hands-on experience in the field of civil engineering.
- Learn practical skills and engineering concepts, including design techniques and project management.
- Collaborate with a team of fellow graduates.
Key Skills:
- University student in the first or second year of study.
- Interest in civil engineering.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and develop practical skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Plymouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Engineering
About The Role
We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. 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? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you. 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. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.
What you'll be doing
As a Civil Engineer Summer Placement, you’ll support various civil engineering tasks whilst gaining hands-on experience. You'll be offered the opportunity to explore the field of civil engineering and learn practical skills, engineering concepts such as design techniques and project management skills, and how to work on a team.
Who we're looking for
Our Summer Placements are targeted at university students in their first or second year, offering an 8-week programme during the summer break. This placement provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build professional skills early in your academic journey.
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 whilst 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.