Supply Chain Graduate

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 Supply Chain Graduate, you'll join our 2027 Early Careers 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 graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry‑recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our Balfour Beatty Power T&D teams as a Supply Chain Graduate, based in Motherwell.

As a Supply Chain Graduate you’ll

play a key role in supporting the efficient delivery of materials, equipment, and services across the power business. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues across procurement, operations, logistics, and project teams to ensure the right resources are available at the right time, while helping to build strong relationships with suppliers and partners.

You’ll gain exposure to the full supply chain lifecycle, from sourcing and procurement through to supplier management, logistics, and delivery. You’ll develop your commercial awareness, analytical and problem‑solving skills, and understanding of how effective supply chain management supports the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power projects and infrastructure.

You’ll support with:

• Assisting Supply Chain Managers and Buyers with sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities.
• Supporting the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for power projects and operations.
• Contributing to supplier research and market analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and cost efficiencies.
• Preparing and reviewing purchase orders, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
• Supporting the monitoring of supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality, and compliance.
• Gathering, organising, and analysing supply chain data to support informed commercial and operational decisions.
• Assisting with demand planning, inventory management, and ensuring materials are available when required.
• Supporting the coordination of logistics and deliveries to ensure equipment and materials reach project sites safely and on time.
• Working closely with procurement, project, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to support effective supply chain delivery.
• Maintaining accurate supply chain, supplier, and procurement records across relevant systems and ERP platforms.
• Supporting the identification and management of supply chain risks, including delays, shortages, cost changes, and supplier issues.

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management 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…