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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 Material Engineer 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)
Our Materials Engineering Graduates follow a training programme as part of our accredited ICE scheme, geared towards you achieving Chartered Engineer status. Depending on project requirements, you could be site, office based or both.
What you'll be doing:
- Practical materials engineering related to earthworks, aggregates, concrete and similar products, including technical, commercial and environmental aspects.
- Ensuring all work is undertaken safely in accordance with required processes
- Undertaking ground investigations and testing of materials including aggregates, concrete and asphalt in accordance with required standards, in the laboratory and on construction sites.
- Complying with the high standards of work required by the Quality Management Systems to required deadlines
- Maintaining equipment to required standards as required by the Laboratory Manager
- Proactively communicating with senior staff to ensure effective communication
Who we're looking for:
What you’ll need:
- A minimum of a 2:2 BSc (Hons) Geology, Geography or similar Earth Sciences subject
- Ideally have experience within an engineering environment
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK at the time of joining
- Ideally hold a full UK drivers’ licence at the time of joining
These roles are UK wide and could be based at the following locations: Midlands 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 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.
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