Graduate Site Engineer (Groundworks) - Skye - 2026

Balfour; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to support Civils and Power Transmission projects. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in vital infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and technical standards. Candidates must hold a minimum 2:2 Honours degree and a full UK driver's license. Join the Early Careers development programme for tailored support and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development support

Reimbursed travel and accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Full UK driver’s license before joining.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Civils or Power Transmission projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in design, installation, and maintenance.
• Ensure all works meet technical standards and safety requirements.

Education

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant field

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.

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’ then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.

BeL 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 degree in a relevant field, our 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.

To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.

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 licence.

Offers for this position will be subject to pre‑employment checks and a security check. This may be 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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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