Graduate Site Engineer - Greater Aberdeen - 2026

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

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to join their Early Careers development program in Aberdeen City. This role offers hands-on experience in planning and building vital infrastructure while ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety requirements. Candidates should possess a minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a full UK driver's licence. This position provides a great salary and benefits package, plus opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree before starting the role.
• Full UK driver's licence required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and build infrastructure like roads and buildings.
• Support the delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects.
• Ensure all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree

Job description

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that’, #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Site Engineer, your job will help plan and build vital infrastructure like roads, buildings, substations and other structures. You'll work on-site, learning how to support the delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects.

You will gain hands‑on experience in design, installation, and maintenance, while ensuring all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.

Who we're looking for

For Graduates with a relevant degree, this programme offers formal training and on‑the‑job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. It's designed to help you transition into your chosen field and build a successful career path.

• Minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.
• Full UK driver's licence required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home; all reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

Offers for this position will be subject to pre‑employment checks and a security check, which may include a DBS check.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you'll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You'll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills.

Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job—it's a pathway to a promising future.