Environmental and Sustainability Summer Placement

Environmental and Sustainability Summer Placement – Essex – 2026

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We are Balfour Beatty, 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 #BEBalfour Beatty and we can build the future together.

BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme
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As an Environmental & Sustainability Summer Placement, you’ll help make construction greener. You’ll support teams to reduce environmental impact and promote eco‑friendly ways of working. You’ll learn about sustainability policies, green practices, and how to drive positive change on site.

Our Summer Placements are targeted at university students offering an 8‑week programme during the summer break. This placement provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and build professional skills early in your academic journey.

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.

• Internship

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction

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