Quantity Surveying Industry Placement

Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management.

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.

Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a programme that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow placements, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

Balfour Beatty - What we do
We’re at the beating heart of society, providing the critical infrastructure we all rely on every day and projects at the heart of local communities. We shape the world around you and breathe new life into the places where you live, work and play.

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. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career's Development Programme.

What you'll be doing

During your Quantity Surveying Placement you'll contribute to a live project based on-site or in your local office. You will learn to budget for a construction project, ensuring everything needed is accounted for and costs are controlled. You’ll manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning. You’ll learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

We will support your return to University at the end of your Placement, with the hope we've provided you with the tools and resources to thrive in your final year.

Who we're looking for

This opportunity is tailored to individuals required to secure a 24-week or 30-week (minimum) placement as part of their BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree.

We hope you are on track for a minimum 2:2 degree. Before joining Balfour Beatty for your Placement, we ask that you hold a Full UK Drivers License to ensure you're able to travel to, and on, site.

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.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above (expected)
  • Duration
    5-7 months
  • Location
    Motherwell (North Lanarkshire, Scotland)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Construction/Project Management
  • Quantity Surveying

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