Graduate Process Engineer

Skanska Graduate Process Engineer role focused on designing and developing water and wastewater treatment plants and systems, including process engineering, 3D design, health & safety and multidisciplinary project delivery.

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 Process Engineer – 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:

• Contribute to development of solutions and suitable designs of Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants and/or sewerage/water systems that achieve the goals of Anglian Water in terms of customer, environment and efficiency  

• Responsibility for consistently high-quality work and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team whilst complying with POSWSH/POSWASTE  

• Collaborate with the design team to develop 3D models and solutions  

• Support the team in the drive towards excellence in Health & Safety, demonstrating applied knowledge & skills to produce safe designs to discharge obligation according to CDM Regulations, standards and accepted codes of practice  

• Proactively and reactively champion the need to deliver technical excellence ensuring the importance is understood and implemented across projects  

• Maintain close links with other Engineers, Project Design Managers and Operations to ensure smooth interfaces between disciplines, manage gaps/overlaps and share best practice to optimise performance 

What you'll bring to the role:

• Educated to degree level in water/wastewater process science/engineering related subject 

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills

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 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. 

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.