Graduate Risk Analyst

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 Graduate Risk Analyst you'll play an important role in identifying, assessing and managing risks across major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced risk managers, engineers, and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed for a successful career in risk management.

You'll gain experience identifying potential project risks, conducting risk assessments, analysing data, and developing mitigation strategies to minimise threats to project cost, programme, quality, and delivery. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll build expertise in risk management, quantitative analysis, risk modelling, forecasting,

You'll support with:

• Identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks across major infrastructure and construction projects to help ensure successful delivery.
• Developing and maintaining project risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately recorded, regularly reviewed, and aligned with project objectives.
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments to evaluate potential impacts on project cost, programme, quality, and delivery.
• Supporting the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, helping project teams minimise threats and manage uncertainty.
• Analysing risk data, identifying trends, and assessing potential impacts on project performance to support informed decision-making.

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance, Business or related and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start.

We'd love to receive your application if you:

• 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 building your career 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.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider business initiatives, community projects and programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

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