Intern Civil Engineer – 2027 - Summer Placement - London

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Intern Civil Engineer – 2027 - Summer Placement - London

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.

Intern Civil Engineer – 2027 - London

We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 summer placement. This is your opportunity to gain 8-10 weeks in a placement where you’ll gain hands-on experience and have 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.

As an Intern Civil Engineer, you will become part of our Building team over the summer, part of an operating unit delivering award-winning public-sector projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. In the private sector, we focus on commercial and mixed-use buildings. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower. Together, we are building a better society by shaping the future with innovation and purpose.

What you'll do:

Be involved with planning and producing methodologies for mobilising and setting up sections of work
Utilise surveying skills to set out details for construction
Work with closely with subcontractors
Site coordination and logistical planning to enable works to be carried out safely
Identify the needs for temporary works and completing temporary work designs working with the temporary works team
Produce accurate and detailed daily diaries for your work areas
Work collaboratively with enabling teams, for example in Traffic Management, Earthworks, Utilities and Community Relations
Support with the completion of environmental risk assessments for works and assist in managing works activities in an ecologically sensitive manner

What you'll bring to the role:

You are currently in the process of achieving an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering, and are seeking a placement year as part of your course
Enthusiastic about learning, personal and professional growth
Able to take information from drawings to implement efficient planning services to the business
Able to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences
You have a strong interest in innovation, sustainability and making a positive impact
You work collaboratively towards shared goals and targets
You are motivated to work in site-based environment

What we offer:

You will join a community of 100+ graduates, interns 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: Summer 2027 - Join our team of 26,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen, and support your success – every step of the way.

Please note - the assessment centre for this role with be held at our head office in Leavesden on 20th January 2027 - please ensure you are available on this date if you are successful in being progressed through the recruitment process.

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 emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk 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 emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.

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