Graduate Civil (Geotechnical) Engineer - 2026 - UK wide

Skanska Uk Plc; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Graduate Engineer to join their rotational programme. You will develop geotechnical and civil engineering skills, work on diverse projects across the country, and contribute to sustainable construction practices. Ideal candidates are studying towards a related degree and are passionate about shaping the future of the construction industry. This role provides substantial professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Support from experienced leaders

Regular professional and social events

Membership expenses covered for professional bodies

Employee networks and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Studying towards or having completed a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree.
• You will need to be flexible with locations as our projects are based nationwide.
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on-site, in the delivery of often challenging and complex geotechnical projects.
• Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including principal contractors.
• Prepare estimates and bids.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Flexibility

Sustainability

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Engineer with Cementation, you\'ll experience the full life cycle of piling and foundation projects through a rotational programme—from tendering to site delivery. You\'ll develop your geotechnical and civil engineering skills with hands-on experience, mentoring, and access to innovative digital tools. Join us to shape the future through safe, sustainable, and collaborative project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on-site, in the delivery of often challenging and complex geotechnical projects
• Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including principal contractors, consulting engineers and other sub-contractors
• Work with our in-house technical team, in developing knowledge in most aspects of pile and retaining wall design, along with Ground Engineering techniques
• Help us resolve design and development problems
• Prepare estimates and bids
• Be part of the team delivering design piled foundation schemes
• Commit to the requirements of Skanska\'s environment and health and safety policies

What you\'ll bring to the role

• Studying towards or having completed a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree
• You will need to be flexible with locations as our projects are based nationwide
• Values driven, passionate about sustainability and building for a better society
• Enthusiastic to shape the future of construction with Skanska
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK. 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

• 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. You will be required to undertake placements in different locations (site and office based across the UK). These will range in duration from 1 month up to 9 months and you will receive additional allowances, on top of your basic salary, to assist with the cost of staying away from home or relocating.
• Some of the office-based placement can be carried out from home if that is something you would like to do. The rotational nature of this programme will give you exposure to an exciting portfolio of piling projects as you experience all stages from tendering to delivery. This will make you a well-rounded engineer and help you in achieving your chartership. Our previous Engineers have enjoyed meeting lots of new people, exploring new cities, and seeing the range of challenges presented across the UK.
• 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.