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As a Graduate Tunnelling Engineer, you will join the HS2 project in London and spend most of the time at the tunnel face with the mining gang. You will use total station and profile control software to support miners with the excavation and spray profiles.

What you’ll do

  • Support the Sub Agent and Shift Manager in setting up and undertaking the SCL works. 
  • Responsible for the sprayed concrete lining (SCL) works on site: checking the excavation is within tolerance, directing the thickness of the sprayed concrete lining, preparation and completion of check sheets to record all details related to the SCL works.
  • Ensure the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety, where this is not observed reporting the non-conformance to the shift manager or supervisor.   
  • Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works under their control, asking for advice where unsure.
  • Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team. 
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations. 
  • Prepare the Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Plans and Procedures for the construction works with help and ensure that the work is being carried out as specified. 
  • Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and check sheets are produced in a timely manner. 
  • Ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.  

Shift Pattern

  • 24/7 shift pattern (9 hours per shift including handover) during tunnels construction. The shift pattern will include day and night shifts, including weekends, with appropriate rest periods in between.

Location

  • North Acton, London

Who you are

  • Studying towards or having completed a degree in Civil, Mining or Geology Engineering
  • Values driven, passionate about sustainability and building for a better society 
  • Enthusiastic to shape the future of construction with Skanska 
  • Have excellent communications skills and attention to detail 

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.

Programme Start Date

  • April/May 2022

Application Deadline

  • 31st January 2022

Skanska is one the UK’s top construction companies. We are building, upgrading, and maintaining the country’s infrastructure for future generations. Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more collaborative industry.

At Skanska, we believe in our Purpose, we build for a better society. Through our Values of care for life, commit to customers, be better – together and act ethically and transparently you will enable us to deliver our purpose.

Equal Opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible Working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable Adjustments 

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.