Skanska
Graduate Project Manager - 2027 - Peterborough
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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 Project Manager - 2027 Development Programme - Peterborough
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.
What You'll Do
- Develop an understanding of project management techniques in the alliance whilst adding your own input/ spin on approaches
- Create synergy and a ‘joined up’ approach to project management across teams to enhance efficiency
- Lead projects across various teams and deliver tangible success; whilst learning from mistakes along the way
- Understand the importance of stakeholders in project management; develop sound stakeholder engagement approaches/techniques/ strategies to smooth projects landing
- Understand the importance of intervention/ mitigation where required and remain calm under pressure to deliver against time, cost, quality and H&S standards
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What You'll Bring To The Role
- Business Studies/ Project Management degree
- Previous experience/ involvement in project management
- Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
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 our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
- My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work-life balance where possible
- You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations
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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.
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