Trainee Project Engineer – 2025 - London
City/town: London
Job field: Construction
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 4807
Description and requirements
We are excited to launch our Apprentice and Trainee roles, starting in September 2025!
Are you ready to kickstart your career in a team where you can make a difference?
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.
Our apprentice and trainee programmes will help you build and establish a career where you will have the freedom to learn, achieve your ambitions and leave your mark on the communities in which we work.
Working as part of our building services teams, potentially working in Healthcare, Defence, Education and commercial sectors, we are now looking for enthusiastic Trainee MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) Project Engineers to join our 2025 development programme and help us shape the future.
What you'll do:
1. Work alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals to solve engineering challenges that arise during the construction of buildings.
2. Learn to design, plan and oversee the installation of building services systems including electrical systems, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, drainage, and renewable technologies.
3. Coordinate site activities to ensure works are completed safely, on time, and in compliance with environmental legislation.
4. Draw up and translate plans using CAD (computer aided design) and BIM (building information modelling) software.
5. Assist with estimating and tenders in the pre-construction stage.
6. Develop cost-effective technical and sustainable design solutions involving the production of 3D models, calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
7. Assist with design, planning, health & safety, site operations, and commercial tasks.
What you'll bring to the role:
1. 5 GCSEs at Grades 5-9 including Maths (Grade 6-9), English, and Science or their equivalent.
2. A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm to learn.
3. Comfort with Maths and Physics as fundamental engineering skills.
4. New ideas to help innovate and improve processes.
What we offer:
1. Be part of a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices.
2. Funding and support for a formal qualification.
3. Career support beyond the apprenticeship.
4. Guidance from experienced leaders and teams.
5. Professional and social events.
6. Opportunities to volunteer in the local community.
7. Support to achieve professional accreditation.
8. Access to employee networks including Womxn’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E, Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
9. My Rewards – discounts on retail, dining, well-being, and travel.
10. Cycle to work scheme.
11. Flex-It programme for work-life balance.
12. Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme.
What qualification will you be studying towards?
You will be studying a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician qualification initially, with encouragement to progress to Level 4 or Level 6 after completion.
At Skanska, we believe in our Purpose, we build for a better society. Our Values promote care for life, commitment to customers, collaboration, and ethical transparency.
Equal opportunities
We embrace diversity in all its forms, believing it fosters new thinking and high-performing teams.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.
More information about the role
This job vacancy advert may not include all assigned duties and responsibilities and may be amended at any time at the discretion of Skanska. For inquiries, contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy may change at the discretion of the business.
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