Graduate GIS Analyst - 2026 - UK Wide

Skanska UK Plc; St. Neots, Peterborough, Watford, Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking candidates for its Graduate Programme in GIS starting September 2026. This opportunity includes hands-on experience and mentorship, aimed at developing skills in GIS technologies such as Esri and QGIS. The role offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects across the UK while supporting personal and professional growth. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Support and guidance from experienced leaders

Membership expenses for professional bodies covered

Regular professional and social events

Access to employee networks for support

Wellbeing support through various programs

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed a relevant degree.
• Academic or practical experience with GIS technologies.
• Proactive attitude towards improving GIS datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web GIS platforms and applications.
• Design bespoke GIS solutions using relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into GIS solutions.

Skills

Esri ArcGIS suite

QGIS

FME or equivalent ETL/automation tooling

Effective written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Geospatial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography

Job description

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

Job field:

Construction

Friday, November 7, 2025

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5542

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.

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 Anglian Water’s capital programme in Peterborough.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain web GIS platforms and field GIS applications to meet team and project requirements.
• Design and implement bespoke web and mobile GIS solutions using Esri, QGIS, FME, and related technologies.
• Identify and develop geospatial workflows and automated processes to reduce manual data entry and increase data quality.
• Support the integration of GIS with BIM systems and IoT feeds to contribute to and enhance the project’s Digital Twin.
• Collaborate with engineers, GIS end users and cross‑disciplinary teams to translate requirements into practical GIS solutions.
• 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 GIS, Geospatial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography or a related discipline.
• Academic or practical experience with Esri ArcGIS suite, QGIS and spatial data processing.
• Familiarity with FME or equivalent ETL/automation tooling.
• Proactive, curious and motivated to continuously improve GIS datasets and workflows.
• Effective written and verbal communicator; collaborative and able to work across disciplines.
• 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.

Interviews:Assessment Centre will be held on Tuesday 16th December 2025

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] .