Graduate Project Manager

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 Project Manager – 2027 Development Programme - Peterborough
• 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.
• What you'll do:
• 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/ strategies to smooth projects landing
• Understand the importance of intervention/ mitigation where required and remain clam under pressure to deliver against time, cost, quality and H&S standards
• What you'll bring to the role:
• Business Studies/ Project Management degree
• Previous experience/ involvement in project management
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
• 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