Description and requirements
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.
Graduate Site Engineer – 2026 Development Programme – Peterborough
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.
What you'll do:
1. Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe and efficient operations
2. Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings
3. Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and materials on site
4. Monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
5. Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets
6. Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to solve technical challenges
7. Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder communication
What you'll bring to the role:
8. Final-year student or recent graduate with in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline).
9. Strong interest in site-based engineering and infrastructure delivery.
10. Strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, demonstrated through collaborative teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
11. Enthusiastic learner dedicated to personal and professional development, with a willingness to work towards professional qualifications or chartered status.
12. This role requires visits to sites across the UK, particularly in East Anglia. 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:
13. You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
14. 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.
15. Regular professional and social events.
16. Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
17. Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
18. My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible.
19. 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.
Interviews: The Assessment Centre for this role will take place in person on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.