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Balfour Beatty apprenticeships (Level 2 to degree level, civil and mechanical engineering)

Balfour Beatty offers apprenticeships across the UK from intermediate level up to degree and graduate apprenticeships, including civil and mechanical engineering, digital engineering, electrician and plant maintenance routes. Degree apprenticeships typically need at least three A-levels or four Highers at grades A*-C plus five GCSEs, and the company pays college fees.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Balfour Beatty[1]
Who it’s for
Intermediate level has no formal entry requirements; advanced level generally needs three GCSEs at grades 9-4 in English, Maths and a Science; higher level typically two A-levels at A*-C plus five GCSEs; degree and graduate apprenticeships typically three A-levels or four Highers at A*-C plus five GCSEs. No age range is stated.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A paid apprenticeship with college fees covered, a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave and qualifications from NVQ Level 2 up to a full university degree and professional qualifications such as Incorporated Engineer.[3]
Cost
Not stated[4]
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales (Balfour Beatty sites across the UK)
Format
In person

Sources

4 sources

  1. Balfour Beatty

    Apprentices | Balfour Beatty

    We offer apprenticeships all around the UK, in all kinds of professional fields.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Balfour Beatty

    Apprentices | Balfour Beatty

    Typically, you'll need at least three A-Levels or four Highers at grades A*-C and five GCSEs (or equivalent) including in English, Maths, and a Science subject.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Balfour Beatty

    Apprentices | Balfour Beatty

    You could achieve a full university degree and professional qualifications like an Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Surveyor.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Balfour Beatty

    Apprentices | Balfour Beatty

    You'll gain industry recognised qualifications and we will pay for your college fees.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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No intake dates stated on the page; apply through the Balfour Beatty careers site

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