The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.
At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.
We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.
As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you'll join our 2027 Summer Placement Programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building valuable industry experience and developing the knowledge and skills needed for your future career.
In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams, based in the North West of Scotland, contributing to the Civils works on a substation build.
As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects that help connect communities and improve everyday life. Working across both site and office environments, you'll develop an understanding of how engineering solutions are designed, planned, constructed, and maintained while experiencing life as part of a professional engineering team.
Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll gain exposure to activities across the project lifecycle, from design and planning through to construction and project delivery. This placement will provide valuable insight into the civil engineering profession while helping you build your technical, analytical, and professional skills in a real project environment.
You’ll get exposure to:
We are looking for students currently enrolled on a university degree programme, with a genuine interest in our industry.
To be eligible, you'll need to:
We'd love to receive your application if you:
