Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty Graduate Finance role supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project cost analysis and performance management across major UK infrastructure projects.About the roleWe 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 - Finance , 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 Enabling Functions teams as a Graduate - Finance , based in Aberdeen.Please note that this role may require travel to various locations, which means you may occasionally need 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.What you'll be doingAs a Graduate - Finance , you'll play an important role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across the business. Working alongside experienced finance professionals and operational teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in finance.Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong commercial mindset and build a detailed understanding of how financial performance supports successful project delivery and business growth.You’ll support with:• Contributing to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management activities• Analysing project costs, revenues, profitability, and financial trends to provide meaningful business insights• Partnering with project teams and operational stakeholders to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities• Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, financial reviews, and reporting requirementsWho we're looking forWe value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Finance and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:1 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.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 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.About usOur Enabling Functions teams provide the specialist expertise that supports every part of Balfour Beatty's business. They play a vital role in helping projects run efficiently, safely and successfully. These teams include Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Communications, Legal, Health, Safety and Environment, and Sustainability. By driving continuous improvement, supporting strategic decision-making and delivering essential business services, they help us achieve our Build to Last strategy and support long-term success across the organisation.

Posted 3 days ago

Balfour Beatty Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor role combining paid work with degree-level study while developing skills in cost management, contracts, procurement, commercial reporting and construction project delivery.About the roleWe 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 an Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor 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 be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real-world experience that complements your studies. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building the knowledge, skills and industry-recognised qualifications needed to build a successful career.In this role, you'll join one of our Balfour Beatty Power T&D teams based in Derby.What you'll be doingAs an Degree Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll gain hands-on experience managing costs, contracts, procurement activities, and commercial performance while developing the skills needed to help projects achieve successful outcomes.You'll learn how construction projects are managed from a commercial perspective, supporting everything from subcontract procurement and cost forecasting through to contract administration and financial reporting. Through practical experience and formal training, you'll build strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills while developing an understanding of how projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.You'll learn how to:• Support the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance monitoring• Help prepare and maintain commercial records, contract documentation, and project cost information• Support subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, quotation analysis, and subcontract administration• Assist with measuring completed works and evaluating costs against project budgets and commercial targets• Help identify, record, and manage project changes, variations, and commercial risks• Support the preparation of applications for payment, cost reports, and financial updates• Work with project managers, engineers, planners, suppliers, and subcontractors to support effective project delivery• Assist with monitoring subcontractor performance and managing commercial accounts in accordance with contractual requirements• Support project reviews, commercial meetings, and reporting activities• Develop an understanding of contracts, commercial processes, procurement strategies, and risk management• Help ensure project information, forecasts, and financial records are accurate, up to date, and well managed• Use digital tools and systems to support commercial management, reporting, and project controls• Develop your understanding of quantity surveying, commercial management, construction contracts, cost control, and project delivery while working towards your apprenticeship qualificationAlongside your role, you'll attend Northumbria on day release/block release and work towards a Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Level 6 in Construction quantity surveyor Level 6. Who we're looking forWe value your potential over experience. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.Our Level 6 Apprenticeship is perfect for those who have achieved 3 A Levels (or equivalent) ideally in Maths, Science and are looking for a degree-level alternative without going to university full-time. You’ll combine advanced academic study with real-world experience, giving you the chance to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification, and build a strong professional career from day one.We’d also love to receive your application if you:• Are keen to learn and develop new skills.• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.• Communicate clearly and effectively.• Show initiative, adapt to challenges and take pride in achieving results.Why work for us as an Apprentice• Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while working towards fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications.• Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.• Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.• Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes in the Lake District and personal development experiences delivered by our external partners.• Build the foundations for a long-term career, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your role.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 come together with peers, including welcome events and to celebrate your journey at the end-of-programme Early Careers Showcase.• Opportunities to get involved in wider experiences and initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.About usThe power sector is one of the fastest-growing areas in infrastructure, helping to keep homes, businesses and communities connected. It plays a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future by strengthening electricity networks and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources.

Posted 4 days ago

Balfour Beatty Graduate Workforce Planner role using workforce data, forecasting and resource planning to help manage staffing levels, recruitment needs, workforce capacity and future skills requirements across major infrastructure projects.About the roleWe 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 Workforce Planning, 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 Graduate Workforce Planner, based in Derby.What you'll be doingAs a Graduate Workforce Planner, you’ll play an important role in helping an organisation make sure it has the right people, skills, and resources in place to meet its current and future needs. Working alongside experienced workforce planners, HR teams, operational managers, and business stakeholders, you’ll gain practical experience analysing workforce data, forecasting staffing requirements, and supporting decisions around recruitment, capacity, and resource planning. You’ll learn how organisations plan and manage their workforce effectively, using data and business information to understand staffing levels, employee demand, turnover, absence, productivity, and future requirements. Through practical experience and formal training, you’ll build strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and commercial skills while developing an understanding of how workforce planning supports business performance and long-term organisational goals.You’ll support with:Analysing workforce data, including headcount, turnover, vacancies, absence, productivity, and employee trendsForecasting future staffing requirements based on business demand and operational needsDeveloping workforce plans that align employee capacity and skills with organisational requirementsUsing analytical tools such as Excel, spreadsheets, dashboards, and workforce planning systemsMonitoring staffing levels and identifying areas where teams may be over- or under-resourcedContributing to recruitment and resourcing plans by identifying future hiring requirements and workforce gapsAnalysing employee demand, capacity, working patterns, and resource utilisationPreparing reports, dashboards, presentations, and workforce insights for managers and senior stakeholdersDeveloping workforce scenarios to understand the impact of changes in demand, turnover, absence, or business activityWorking with HR, finance, recruitment, operations, and other business teams to deliver effective workforce plansMonitoring workforce costs and assessing how staffing decisions can affect budgets and business performanceIdentifying workforce risks, skills gaps, and future capability requirementsContributing to workforce reviews, planning meetings, and reporting activitiesMaintaining accurate and up-to-date workforce data, forecasts, reports, and planning informationDeveloping knowledge of workforce planning, people analytics, recruitment planning, capacity planning, forecasting, and business strategyUsing practical experience and formal training to develop your analytical, commercial, communication, and problem-solving skillsWho we're looking forWe value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in HR, Business or similar 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.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 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.About usThe power sector is one of the fastest-growing areas in infrastructure, helping to keep homes, businesses and communities connected. It plays a vital role in supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon future by strengthening electricity networks and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources.

Posted 4 days ago