Graduate Civil (Geotechnical) Engineer – 2027 – UK wide
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£50,400
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,400, and Skanska is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2121 Civil engineers Most likely code | £35,200 | £40,300 | £45,300 | £50,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 Geotechnical Civil Engineer - 2027 - UK wide
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.
Our three-year ICE-accredited Graduate programme helps you build on your degree, learn, progress, and achieve your ambitions—while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
As a Graduate Engineer with Cementation, you’ll experience the full life cycle of piling and foundation projects through a rotational programme—from tendering to site delivery.
You’ll develop your geotechnical and civil engineering skills with hands-on experience, mentoring, and access to innovative digital tools.
Join us to shape the future through safe, sustainable, and collaborative project delivery.
What You'll Do
- Work as part of a team on-site, in the delivery of often challenging and complex geotechnical projects
- Liaise with clients and a variety of professionals including principal contractors, consulting engineers and other sub-contractors
- Work with our in-house technical team, in developing knowledge in most aspects of pile and retaining wall design, along with Ground Engineering techniques
- Help us resolve design and development problems
- Prepare estimates and bids
- Be part of the team delivering design piled foundation schemes
- Commit to the requirements of Skanska’s environment and health and safety policies
- Studying towards or having completed a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical degree
- You will need to be flexible with locations as our projects are based nationwide
- Values driven, passionate about sustainability and building for a better society
- Enthusiastic to shape the future of construction with Skanska
- 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
- 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 o
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Where this offer sits in the market
Civil engineers (SOC 2121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £38,896–64,792
- Median £48,828
- Going rate £50,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,200–45,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skanska holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.