Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty plc is a prominent international infrastructure group based in the United Kingdom, founded in 1909. The company has evolved from its origins in tramway construction to become a major player in construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure services, primarily operating in the UK, US, and Hong Kong. It is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index and was recognized as the largest construction contractor in the UK by turnover in 2021. The company operates through several business segments, including Construction Services, which focuses on large-scale building and civil engineering projects like roads, railways, and airports. Its Support Services division provides facilities management and operational support for infrastructure assets. Balfour Beatty also engages in Infrastructure Investments, financing and developing infrastructure through public-private partnerships. Additionally, its subsidiary, Balfour Beatty Communities, specializes in real estate services, managing a portfolio of over 50,000 residential units. Balfour Beatty serves a diverse range of clients, including government bodies and private sector clients, delivering critical infrastructure solutions worldwide.

Construction United Kingdom Founded 1909 ~550 employees LSE: BBY.L

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Employees
550
+0.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$18.8M
Revenue ~$10.3B
Stock
BBY.L
LSE
12-month attrition
12.4%
Tech: 12.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
7
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Balfour Beatty went from 529 employees in Jul 2023 to 550 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 50 people joined, 18 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other295
Engineering187
Operations34
Sales12
HR9
Finance5
Success4
Marketing3

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Salaries at Balfour Beatty

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4 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

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H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering12
Executive9
Consulting2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 7 filings.

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Balfour Beatty FAQ

How many employees does Balfour Beatty have?

Balfour Beatty has about 550 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Balfour Beatty sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Balfour Beatty filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Balfour Beatty's revenue per employee?

Balfour Beatty makes about $18.8M in revenue per employee, based on $10.34B annual revenue and 550 employees.

How much does Balfour Beatty pay?

6figr has 4 salary profiles for Balfour Beatty in India and 3 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Balfour Beatty salaries page. See Balfour Beatty salaries in India

Is Balfour Beatty a public company?

Yes. Balfour Beatty is publicly traded under the ticker BBY.L on LSE.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.