Graduate Engineering Surveyor - 2026 - UK Wide

Skanska Uk Plc; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction firm is seeking a graduate or apprentice in Engineering Surveying to assist in surveying operations across various UK sites. Responsibilities include managing survey control networks, conducting topographical surveys, and providing expert advice. This role requires relevant academic qualifications and the ability to visit sites—access to professional development and community support is offered.

Benefits

Professional development support

Networking opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed a relevant engineering degree.
• Willingness to obtain a driving licence within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the project has the correct survey control network.
• Set out the works according to contract requirements.
• Provide expert advice to engineering survey teams.
• Conduct topographical surveys in preparation for engineering work.
• Utilize technology to optimize operational efficiency.

Skills

Ability to use survey instruments

Ability to present engineering data

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering Surveying or related discipline

Job description

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. This role sits within our Infrastructure operating unit, supporting our projects in various locations across the UK. Our current projects include the A428 upgrade between the Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet roundabouts, Network Rail's Northwest & Central framework and London rail projects.

What you’ll do

• Assist in ensuring that the project has the appropriate survey control network to fulfil the construction requirements.
• Setting out the works in accordance with the contract requirements before work is programmed to commence and under the instruction.
• Share expert advice and guidance to the members of the engineering survey teams and other parts of the business related to engineering surveying and geospatial best practice.
• Provide a topographical survey in preparation for engineering works on site, setting out for the works, reports and measures and final survey information.
• Ensure that advances in technology are used to optimise operational efficiency and are cost efficient.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering Surveying, Geospatial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to use survey instruments, software and working methods.
• Ability to present and communicate engineering surveying data.
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK; we would expect you to have a driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year of working with us.

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.

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.
• 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.