Graduate Site Engineer

• Final-year student or recent graduate with in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline).
• Strong interest in site-based engineering and infrastructure delivery.
• Strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, demonstrated through collaborative teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic learner dedicated to personal and professional development, with a willingness to work towards professional qualifications or chartered status.
• 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.

• 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.

• Assist with day-to-day site management, ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Support setting out, surveying, and interpreting engineering drawings
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, and materials on site
• Monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
• Assist with environmental management and sustainability targets
• Work closely with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to solve technical challenges
• Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder communication

Lincolnshire, 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 Site Engineer - 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.

We are looking for a Graduate Site Engineer to join our Infrastructure @one Alliance team in Peterborough to support the planning, coordination, and execution of civil, mechanical, or electrical works on water and wastewater sites. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering exposure to major infrastructure projects, cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to build a meaningful career.

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.