Graduate Contracts Engineer

Supports piling and ground engineering projects by coordinating site works, monitoring progress, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.

About the role

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 Contracts Engineer, 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 Ground Engineering teams as a Graduate Contracts Engineer, based in Derbyshire.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Contracts Engineer you’ll help to deliver large scale piling projects across the UK across various different disciplines of Piling. Role will be predominantly site based assisting the project team with successful delivery of the project.

You’ll support with:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of live projects

• Coordinating and monitoring works on site

• Working alongside engineering and project delivery teams

• Understanding different piling methods and disciplines

• Supporting project documentation and reporting

• Developing an understanding of safety, quality and environmental requirements

• Building commercial and contractual awareness

• Developing the skills needed to progress within project and contracts engineering

Who we're looking for

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

A Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent). Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally. UK driving licence. Strong IT Skills

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 working relationships

• Communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people

• Take ownership and responsibility for their work

• Adapt positively to new challenges and changing environments

• Are committed to achieving results and delivering high-quality work

• Hold a full UK driving licence
  

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 us

Ground engineering provides the foundations that make major infrastructure and construction projects possible. It plays a critical role in ensuring structures are built on safe, stable and reliable ground.

At Balfour Beatty, we are one of the UK's leading specialist geotechnical contractors, delivering innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Our expertise has supported some of the UK's most prestigious projects, including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium and Battersea Power Station, helping create the foundations for infrastructure that benefits communities nationwide.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.