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Summer Placement Construction Management

Balfour Beatty
Competitive
Edinburgh

Expected closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain hands-on experience in construction management on significant infrastructure projects.
  • Support Buildings division teams in Scotland (St Andrews, Forres, or Edinburgh).
  • Placement duration: minimum 8 weeks between June and September 2027.
  • Requires students studying towards a degree in Construction or Project Management.
  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

About the Role

What you'll be doing

As a Summer Placement Construction Management, you'll gain insight into how major infrastructure and construction projects are planned, coordinated, and delivered. Working alongside experienced construction professionals, you'll be introduced to the processes, systems, and activities used to safely manage projects from site set-up through to completion.

During your placement, you'll gain exposure to how construction teams coordinate people, resources, safety, quality, and programme requirements to deliver successful project outcomes.

You’ll get exposure to:

  • How construction activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered on site
  • Site safety processes, including task briefings, risk assessments, permits, and safe systems of work
  • Site inspections, quality checks, and monitoring activities that support safe and compliant project delivery
  • The interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation
  • How project teams monitor progress and manage programme milestones

Who we're looking for

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

To be eligible, you'll need to:

  • Be studying towards a degree in Construction or Project Management.
  • Be available to complete a minimum of an 8-week summer placement between June and September.

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.

Why work for us as a Summer Placement Student

  • 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.

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 (pro rata for the duration of your placement).
  • Access to learning, development and networking opportunities throughout your placement.