Graduate Quality Engineer - Penrith - 2026

Balfour; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Penrith is seeking a Graduate Quality Engineer to monitor and improve quality standards of products and processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and will engage in a full-time internship within the Early Careers development programme, receiving tailored support and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Career development programme

Tailored support

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 2:2 Honours degree before the role starts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the quality of products and processes.
• Ensure everything meets the required standards.
• Learn quality control methods, inspection techniques, and problem‑solving skills.

Skills

Quality control methods

Inspection techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree (minimum 2:2 Honours)

Job description

Graduate Quality Engineer – Penrith – 2026

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor and improve the quality of products and processes.
• Ensure everything meets the required standards.
• Learn quality control methods, inspection techniques, and problem‑solving skills.

Who we’re looking for:

• Graduates with a degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2:2 Honours degree before the role starts.

Why work for us:

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, join our Early Careers development programme, and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll develop essential career and life skills, plus a great salary and benefits package that paves the way for future opportunities.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Construction