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    4. Civil Engineer Industrial Placement 2023
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    Join the UKs largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

    Balfour Beatty is also aleading member ofthe 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)

    What you'll be doing

    • Assisting with site investigations
    • Developing detailed designs
    • Assessing the potential risks of specific projects
    • Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients
    • Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
    • Managing budgets and other project resources
    • Managing change, as the client may change his or her mind about the design
    • Ensuring relevant parties are notified of changes in the project
    • Attending public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role
    • Using computer modelling software to analyse data

    These roles are UK wide and could be based in the following locations: Yorkshire, North West, South East, West Midlands or London

    Who were looking for

    • Be studying for a BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering - expecting to achieve a 2:2 or above
    • Ideally, have a full UK driving licence at the time of joining
    • Be eligible to work and live in the UK at the time of joining
    • Have a flexible approach to work and able to adapt to change (you may be required to travel as part of the programme)

    Why work for us?

    Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you'll gain from developing your career with one of the worlds foremost infrastructure giants, you'll also enjoy:

    • A 1-year work experience programme
    • A competitive salary
    • An opportunity to explore your career options
    • If you complete your year successfully you could be fast tracked onto the graduate scheme

    About us

    For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Undergraduate and whats involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact early.careers@balfourbeatty.com

    Closing Date: applications are open until 31st January 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.

    We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in full here

    As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

    Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/