Graduate Site Engineer - Scotland Wide

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you'll play an important role in the safe and successful delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, construction managers, and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful engineering career.

You'll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, supporting the planning, coordination, delivery, and assurance of engineering activities on site. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong understanding of site engineering, construction methods, quality management, project controls, and stakeholder engagement while working towards professional accreditation.

You’ll support with:

• Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering and construction activities across live projects
• Setting out, surveying, and checking works to ensure they are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical information, specifications, and construction documentation to support project delivery
• Monitoring site activities and supporting project teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
• Managing and maintaining project records, including site diaries, progress reports, inspection records, surveys, and engineering documentation
• Supporting the management and coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and site operatives to help achieve programme and project objectives
• Undertaking inspections, audits, quality checks, and assurance activities to verify compliance with project requirements and technical standards
• Applying health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems, including risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Identifying, assessing, and escalating hazards, risks, technical issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and progress monitoring activities
• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Using digital engineering tools, construction technologies, and project systems to support reporting, coordination, and decision-making
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence across construction and infrastructure projects
• Developing a strong understanding of engineering principles, construction methods, project delivery, and infrastructure asset management
• Taking ownership of your ongoing professional development, working towards chartership and developing advanced technical and leadership capabilities.

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in ideally Civil or Electrical Engineering 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.

Please note that this role may require travel to various locations, which means you will be required to work and stay away from home. Flexibility is essential, as assignments can vary based on project needs. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license.

Project locations include Dundee, Inverness, Fort William, Motherwell, Aberdeen, Invergarry, Elgin amongst others.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• 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.

What we can offer you

• 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.