Civil Engineer Summer Placement

Civil Engineer Summer Placement – Derby – 2026

Apply for the Civil Engineer Summer Placement – Derby – 2026 role at Balfour Beatty plc.

We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. We invite you to start your career with us through an 8‑week summer placement. You will support various civil engineering tasks, gain hands‑on experience and learn practical skills, engineering concepts such as design techniques and project management skills, and how to work on a team.

Support various civil engineering tasks and gain practical experience in design techniques, project management, and teamwork.

University students in their first or second year studying Civil Engineering (or a similar degree). The placement is targeted at early‑career students.

Kickstart your career within our Early Careers development programme. Receive tailored support from day one, join a community of like‑minded individuals, and benefit from a great salary and benefits package that paves the way for future opportunities.

• Internship

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Construction