Balfour Beatty PLC has been leading the transformation of the construction and infrastructure industry. They have launched a new "Five Minute Read" series that focuses on accelerating the use of modern methods of construction. They have also secured funding from the Scottish Government for a hydrogen retrofit trial, where they will retrofit carbon-intensive vehicles to run on both hydrogen and diesel on a live construction site. Balfour Beatty is also revolutionizing engineering degrees through a partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering.
Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, reflected on the importance of listening and understanding different perspectives during National Inclusion Week 2023. Balfour Beatty has been selected as a preferred bidder for a £10 billion framework to deliver onshore transmission infrastructure for SSENN. They are also powering up Britain with their expertise in the energy sector.
Balfour Beatty announced the winners of their Early Career Awards for 2023, recognizing Paige Stevens, Adil Khan, and Anthony Hubbard for their innovative ideas on elevating the Early Careers community. They are also celebrating National Inclusion Week with their Ability Affinity Network, which supports people with disabilities, mental ill-health, and other health conditions.
Chris Kennedy, Lead Engineering Manager within Balfour Beatty's Highways business, shared his experience of the support he receives from his colleagues and what makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work. Balfour Beatty's 2024 graduate opportunities are now live, offering early career professionals a deep insight into the world of infrastructure engineering.
Lastly, Balfour Beatty has a live vacancy for a Mechanical Project Engineer in the UK, South East, Reading. Interested individuals can apply through their website.