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.
Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a placement program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow placements, 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 an Innovations Industrial Placement student, you will play a key role in generating ideas to enhance a company’s products, services, and processes.
This placement is focused on fostering innovation and driving continuous improvement. You will develop skills in research, idea generation, and project implementation, gaining valuable experience in turning creative concepts into impactful solutions.
The Innovation team at Balfour Beatty focuses on developing and implementing new technologies to improve how infrastructure is designed, built, and maintained. They work on projects like automating processes using AI, enhancing construction efficiency through digital tools like BIM, and exploring new technologies for future job sites.
Their goal is to boost productivity, reduce carbon emissions, and improve safety across all projects. Ultimately, the team helps position Balfour Beatty as a leader in sustainable and smart construction.
Who we're looking for
Our Year in Industry placements are targeted at students enrolled in a university degree programme, possibly Mechanical or Civil Engineering. This role offers the chance to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements. This placement allows you to apply your learning in a practical environment and build valuable professional skills.
For this position, this would be a year-out of university, ordinarily in placement of a third year.
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.