Graduate Design Coordinator – 2026 - London

Overview

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 Design Coordinator – 2026 – London. 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 Design Coordinator, 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.

Programme start date: September 2026. If shortlisted and invited to an assessment day, it will be held at our London office (51 Moorgate, London EC2R 6BH) on Friday 23rd January 2026.

What you’ll do

• Be a core part of the Design Management team to drive business change in the use of new and emerging digital design technologies across the business.
• Support the design management process on a project, from enquiry through to submission of the tender and the ongoing management of all design related issues until project completion.
• Support the delivery of design work areas, in accordance with company procedures, statutory compliance (planning, building control, fire, environment), programme requirements, contract requirements, and project specifications.
• Undertake design reviews using digital technologies including building information modelling (BIM) and common data environments (CDE).
• Be responsible for the development and maintenance of the design management plan and design brief, including client requirements, cost, programme, design standards, health & safety, digital design strategy, production logistics, facilities management, contract agreement.
• Attend site to understand the delivery of the design process from BIM model to contract drawings through procurement and on-site delivery.
• Attend regular design coordination and progress reviews with design team and sub-contractors, supporting the design manager with action notes and closing issues.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Studying towards (final year) or recently completed a Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architectural-based course accredited by the RIBA, ICE or CIOB.
• A keen interest in the use of current and emerging digital design technologies to drive business change and improvement.
• Excellent communications skills and attention to detail.
• Values-driven and passionate about sustainability.
• Commercially minded and enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking.

What we offer

• Join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
• Guidance from experienced leaders and teams, with 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 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.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.

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.