Summer Placement Civil Engineer

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you'll join our 2027 Summer Placement Programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building valuable industry experience and developing the knowledge and skills needed for your future career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS – Regional Scotland teams, based in the North West of Scotland, contributing to the Civils works on a substation build.

As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects that help connect communities and improve everyday life. Working across both site and office environments, you’ll develop an understanding of how engineering solutions are designed, planned, constructed, and maintained while experiencing life as part of a professional engineering team.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you’ll gain exposure to activities across the project lifecycle, from design and planning through to construction and project delivery. This placement will provide valuable insight into the civil engineering profession while helping you build your technical, analytical, and professional skills in a real project environment.

• Gain practical experience supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Observe and contribute to site and office-based engineering activities
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical information
• Support site inspections, surveying, quality assurance, and project monitoring activities

We are looking for students currently enrolled on a university degree programme, with a genuine interest in our industry.

• Be studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Be available to complete a minimum of an 8‑week summer placement between June and September.

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while gaining valuable industry experience with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Build practical skills, expand your professional network and gain valuable insight into a career in infrastructure.
• Successful summer placement students may have the opportunity to be considered for future placement or graduate opportunities with Balfour Beatty.

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works…