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Our graduate programme will help you build on your degree and establish a career where you’ll have the freedom to learn, achieve your ambitions and leave your mark on the communities in which we work.

As a Graduate Engineer with our Cementation team, you will have the opportunity to experience all stages of a piling and foundations project on a rotational programme- from tendering and estimating, through to delivery as a Site Engineer. You will gain geotechnical experience of working with environmental foundations solutions such as Pile Reuse, Energy Piles®, Smart Piles®), green techniques, and use environmentally friendly materials (eco-steel and green concrete).

What you’ll do

  • Work as part of a team on-site, in the delivery of often challenging and complex geotechnical projects
  • Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including principal contractors, consulting engineers and other sub-contractors
  • Work with our in-house technical team, in developing knowledge in most aspects of pile and retaining wall design, along with Ground Engineering techniques 
  • Help us resolve design and development problems 
  • Prepare estimates and bids 
  • Be part of the team delivering design piled foundation schemes 
  • Commit to the requirements of Skanska’s environment and health and safety policies 

Who you are

  • Studying towards or having completed a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree
  • You will need to be flexible with locations as our projects are based nationwide
  • Values driven, passionate about sustainability and building for a better society 
  • Enthusiastic to shape the future of construction with Skanska 

What we offer

  • Clear learning and development opportunities to build your knowledge, skills, and behaviours to prepare you for your career at Skanska
  • Professional networks and mentoring to ensure success 
  • The opportunity to work towards membership of your chosen professional body
  • Project management and leadership development mentoring 
  • Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year 
  • Competitive benefits package 

The graduate programme provides a pathway to develop a complete skill set, developing both technical and interpersonal skills. The programme includes interesting courses and on-the-job learning.

As part of the graduate programme, teams will embark on digitalisation and social value projects. These projects provide exposure to graduates and senior colleagues in the company and build a strong professional network whilst improving the business.