Balfour Beatty PLC, under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Leo Quinn, has been actively nurturing the next generation of talent and creating a positive legacy. The company has fulfilled The 5% Club Founder's Pledge and partnered with Groundwork Northamptonshire to provide young people with valuable work experience and skills for their futures. Through initiatives like these, the company is preparing the next generation of experts to deliver critical infrastructure projects and engineering feats.
The company has reached a significant milestone in the offshore works at the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation, working in the world's second-largest tidal range. Additionally, Balfour Beatty VINCI has adopted pioneering digital concrete testing to reduce carbon emissions across multiple HS2 sites. The company's Power T&D team has achieved a significant milestone with the energization of the first 400/33kV Super Grid Transformer in the Rothienorman substation, future-proofing Scotland's grid for renewable energy connections.
Balfour Beatty Living Places and Groundwork Northamptonshire have joined forces to create 'work-ready' placements for young people, while Balfour Beatty VINCI and HS2 volunteers have provided pupils from Paget Primary School with a new Forest School. The company is also hosting an interactive open day to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and has won gold in the 'Best Use of Employee Voice' category at The Engage Awards in London for its employee-led change program, My Contribution.
Balfour Beatty PLC is actively engaging with its audience through various social media platforms and is offering opportunities such as the Graduate Civil Engineer 2024 program. The company encourages individuals to sign up for their latest news and updates and explore career opportunities on their website.