Building Plymouth welcomes Balfour Beatty to jobs and training drop in session

We are delighted to welcome leading infrastructure company Balfour Beatty to our upcoming jobs and training drop in session, offering local residents a valuable opportunity to explore careers in the construction and built environment sector.

Balfour Beatty is a major international infrastructure group with a strong presence across the UK, employing thousands of people and delivering critical projects that help shape communities.

The company works across a wide range of sectors, including transport, energy, defence and social infrastructure, designing, building and maintaining everything from roads and rail networks to buildings and essential public services.

Closer to home, Balfour Beatty continues to strengthen its presence in Plymouth and the wider South West, delivering projects such as highways, bridges, and coastal and flood defence schemes, while creating opportunities for local people and supporting regional growth.

This session offers a relaxed and welcoming environment where visitors can speak directly with Balfour Beatty representatives. Whether you are just starting out, considering a career change or looking to progress within the industry, support will be available for all experience levels.

Visitors will be able to:

• Learn more about Balfour Beatty and the projects they are delivering locally and nationally
• Explore current job vacancies, apprenticeships and early careers opportunities
• Receive 1:1 advice and guidance tailored to their career goals
• Access work experience opportunities
• Get support with CVs, applications and referrals

Balfour Beatty is particularly known for its strong early careers programmes, offering apprenticeships across a wide range of roles—from business administration and engineering to construction management and digital careers—providing hands on experience alongside recognised qualifications.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 26 May
Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: First Floor, Cobourg House, Mayflower Street

There’s no need to book—simply drop in at any time during the session.

Come along and take the next step towards your future career in construction. Everyone is welcome.