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    Join the UK’s 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. 

    We are passionate about sustainability, so as a Finance Graduate with us, you will be part of a cohort and be assigned Corporate Social Responsibility Projects that are changing the construction industry for the better.  

    Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 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:

    • Providing and interpreting financial information
    • Analysing change and advising accordingly
    • Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
    • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
    • Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
    • Managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
    • Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
    • Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation

    Who we're looking for:

    • A minimum of a 2:2 degree in a Finance or Engineering/Construction related degree
    • Eligibility to work and live in the UK at the time of joining
    • Ideally hold a full UK drivers’ license at the time of joining 
    • A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative and influence decision making
    • Be willing to gain professional qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA

    These roles are UK wide and could be based in the following locations: Newcastle, Birmingham or South East

    Why work for us:

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

    • A 2-year graduate programme
    • A competitive and regularly reviewed salary
    • A contributory pension scheme
    • Flexible and generous benefits package
    • Company car (dependant on role)  
    • Your professional institution fees covered by us

    About us:

    For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Graduate and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contactearly.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/