Skanska
Graduate Civil (Geotechnical) Engineer – 2027 – UK wide
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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 Geotechnical Civil Engineer - 2027 - UK wide
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.
Our three-year ICE-accredited Graduate programme helps you build on your degree, learn, progress, and achieve your ambitions—while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
As a Graduate Engineer with Cementation, you’ll experience the full life cycle of piling and foundation projects through a rotational programme—from tendering to site delivery.
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You’ll develop your geotechnical and civil engineering skills with hands-on experience, mentoring, and access to innovative digital tools.
Join us to shape the future through safe, sustainable, and collaborative project delivery.
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
What You'll Bring To The Role
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- 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
- This role requires visits to sites across the UK. As such, we would expect you to have a driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year of working with us
What We Offer
- You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice
- Regular professional and social events
- Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
- Access to
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