Graduate Materials Engineer - Birmingham - 2026

Balfour; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Materials Engineer to be a quality expert for construction materials, involving testing and analysis. This full-time role requires a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Geography, Ecology, or Earth Sciences, alongside necessary site visits and a full UK driver's license. The position offers career progression and valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Support from day one

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.
• Full UK driver’s license required.
• Must enjoy working in lab and on-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality expert for construction materials.
• Test, analyze, and ensure materials meet standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and travel between locations.

Skills

Quality control expertise

Testing techniques

Safety protocols

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Geography, Ecology, or Earth Sciences

Job description

Graduate Materials Engineer – Birmingham – 2026

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About the Role

We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that’, we can build the future together.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Materials Engineer, you will be the quality expert for construction materials. You’ll work directly with materials such as earthworks, concrete and aggregates – testing, analysing and ensuring they meet the highest standards. You’ll work in a mixture of lab, office and on‑site environments, gaining skills in testing techniques, safety protocols and quality control.

Who We’re Looking For

Graduates with a degree in Geography, Ecology or Earth Sciences. The programme offers formal training and on‑the‑job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. To be eligible, you must have a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.

This role involves regular site‑based visits, including travel on‑site and between locations. A full UK driver’s licence is required.

Why Work for Us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, joining our Early Careers development programme and receiving tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of like‑minded individuals while developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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