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Graduate Project Manager

Skanska

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Overview

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.
Permanent
(Programme start date: September 2027)
Peterborough

Key information

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 2027 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.

About the role

  • Develop an understanding of project management techniques in the alliance whilst adding your own input / spin on approaches
  • Create synergy and a ‘joined up’ approach to project management across teams to enhance efficiency
  • Lead projects across various teams and deliver tangible success; whilst learning from mistakes along the way
  • Understand the importance of stakeholders in project management; develop sound stakeholder engagement approaches, techniques and strategies to smooth projects landing
  • Understand the importance of intervention / mitigation where required and remain calm under pressure to deliver against time, cost, quality and health and safety standards


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Requirements

  • Business Studies / Project Management degree
  • Previous experience / involvement in project management 
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives


The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.