Graduate Civil Engineer - Norwich

Skanska UK Plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Civil Engineer in Norwich, where you will kickstart your career in a collaborative environment. This two-year graduate programme offers the chance to develop both technical and interpersonal skills while working on impactful projects like improving the A47 Thickthorn Junction. You'll receive guidance from experienced leaders, participate in professional events, and have opportunities to volunteer in the community. Embrace diversity and innovation as you contribute to building a better society and achieve your professional accreditation with support from the company.

Benefits

Professional development support

Community volunteering opportunities

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support programme

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate in Civil Engineering.
• Strong interest in innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Plan methodologies for mobilising work sections.
• Ensure timely preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Coordinate site logistics and maintain quality control.

Skills

Surveying Skills

Communication Skills

Planning Services

Environmental Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

ICE-accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – 2025 Development Programme - Norwich

We are excited to launch our Graduate roles, starting in September 2025!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in a team where you can make a difference?

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our Infrastructure team is looking for a Civil Engineer to join their team on the A47 Thickthorn Junction Norwich, Norfolk.

Here, we are working to improve the junction between the A47 and the A11 near Norwich by adding two new connections to ease congestion in the area.

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 complete 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 interpret drawings and implement efficient planning services for 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 a site-based environment, initially on a highway project.
• This role requires visits to sites. We expect you to have a driving license or work towards obtaining one within your first year with us.

What we offer:

• You will be part of a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices.
• We support your development for a meaningful career beyond the apprenticeship.
• Guidance from experienced leaders and teams.
• Professional and social events.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the local community at least once per year.
• Support to achieve your professional accreditation, with expenses covered for your chosen professional membership.
• Access to employee networks: Womxn’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins, Nationalities & Ethnicities), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• My Rewards – discounts on retail, dining, well-being, and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flex-It programme for work-life balance.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network, and awareness discussions.

The two-year graduate programme offers a pathway to develop both technical and interpersonal skills through courses and on-the-job learning.

Skanska Group leverages knowledge and foresight to shape how people live, work, and connect. With over 135 years of experience, we are one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, creating innovative and sustainable solutions for healthy living beyond our lifetime. Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska employs over 3,300 experts across sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail, and water.

At Skanska, we believe in our Purpose: building for a better society. Our Values—care for life, commit to customers, be better together, act ethically and transparently—help us deliver this purpose.

Equal opportunities

We embrace differences related to social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and helps us build successful, high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome questions about flexibility during the interview process, and we will explore options for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you need adjustments to support your application, such as extra time during assessments.

More information about the role

This advert is for our job vacancy and may not include all duties or responsibilities, which can be amended at Skanska’s discretion. For questions, contact [e-mail].

The closing date may change at the company’s discretion.

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