Graduate Engineering Surveyor - 2026 - UK Wide

Skanska UK Plc; Watford, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for a Graduate Engineering Surveyor to join their 2026 Development Programme. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering surveying across various UK projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering Surveying or Geospatial Engineering and be willing to travel. The position includes mentoring and opportunities for professional development within a supportive community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional accreditation

Support from experienced leaders

Employee networks access

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed a degree in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to use survey instruments and software.
• Driving license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring project survey control network is appropriate.
• Set out works in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide expert advice on engineering surveying.

Skills

Survey instruments usage

Engineering surveying data presentation

Geospatial engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering Surveying, Geospatial Engineering

Job description

Graduate Engineering Surveyor - 2026 - UK Wide

General information

City/town:

Bedford, Bedfordshire, Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Watford, St Neots

Job field:

Construction

Friday, November 7, 2025

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5603

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 Engineering Surveyor – 2026 Development Programme – UK Wide

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.

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 have 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
• Actively engage with the Skanska Graduate Programme for professional development

What you'll bring to the role:

• 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. 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
• 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.

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

More information about the role

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [e-mail] .