Graduate Civil Engineer – 2026 - London

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.

We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 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, 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:

• 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

Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen, and support your success – every step of the way.

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 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.