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 Quantity Surveyor, 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 Edinburgh.
As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll gain insight into the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll be introduced to the processes, systems, and activities used to manage costs, contracts, procurement, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
During your placement, you'll gain exposure to how commercial teams support successful project delivery while developing an understanding of cost management, procurement, contracts, and project controls within a live 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:
