Graduate Civil Engineer

Graduate Civil Engineer – 2027 - Cambridgeshire

What do you want from your work? From your life? 
 If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place. 

Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work, and connect – we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure, and transportation. 

Graduate Civil Engineer – 2027 - Cambridgeshire

We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive. 

Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact. 

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will become part of our Building team, who have a portfolio delivering award-winning public-sector projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. In the private sector, we focus on commercial and mixed-use buildings. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower. Together, we are building a better society by shaping the future with innovation and purpose.

What you'll do:

• Plan and produce methodologies for mobilising and setting up sections of work 
• Utilise surveying skills to set out details for construction 
• Work with subcontractors to ensure the timely preparation and implementation of Risk Assessments & Method Statements, Inspection Test Plans, Permits & Consents 
• Site coordination and logistical planning to enable works to be carried out safely 
• Identify the needs for temporary works and completing temporary work designs working with the temporary works team 
• Maintain a high standard of Quality Control and Quality Assurance records, including managing Non-Conformance Reports and Early Warning Notices
• Produce accurate and detailed daily diaries for your work areas 
• Work collaboratively with enabling teams, for example in Traffic Management, Earthworks, Utilities and Community Relations 
• Complete environmental risk assessments for works and assist in managing works activities in an ecologically sensitive manner 

What you'll bring to the role:

• You are in your final year of achieving an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering, or have recently graduated 
• Enthusiastic about learning, personal and professional growth 
• Able to take information from drawings to implement efficient planning services to the business 
• Able to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences
• You have a strong interest in innovation, sustainability and making a positive impact 
• You work collaboratively towards shared goals and targets 
• You are motivated to work in site-based environment

What we offer: 

Programme start date: September 2027 - Join our team of 26,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen, and support your success – every step of the way. 

Please note - the assessment centre for this role with be held at our head office in Leavesden on 12th January 2027 - please ensure you are available on this date if you are successful in being progressed through the recruitment process. 

Equal opportunities 

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger. 

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments 

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so we can support you. 

More information about the role 

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [email protected]. 

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