Skanska UK early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Skanska UK's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Skanska UK. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Programmegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
- Degree and Technical ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
- Industrial PlacementplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
- Internship ProgrammeinternshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published5 stages
Graduate Programme
How Skanska UK recruits
Annual intake; applications open each October (no year printed). 5 stages, from Skanska UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Skanska UK names them.
Online application
Application form
Submit a CV and answer a few basic screening questions online.
“Online application [...] Submit your CV and answer a few of our basic screening questions.”
Online assessments
Online tests
Short online ability assessments. Failing the first stage of the ability assessments bars applying to another role that year.
“Online assessments and video interview [...] Short online assessments, answering two motivational questions. [...] If you're unsuccessful at the first stage of the ability assessments, you can't be considered for another position that year and can only reapply the following year.”
Video interview
Other stage
A video interview answering two motivational questions. The page does not say whether it is recorded or live.
- 2 questions
“Online assessments and video interview [...] Short online assessments, answering two motivational questions.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Meet the team and see the environment, then complete a group exercise, a presentation and an interview. Travel costs reimbursed.
“You'll be invited to meet the team, experience the environment, ask questions, and complete a group exercise, presentation, and interview.”
Feedback and offer
Offer
Outcome and feedback within 7 to 10 working days of the assessment centre.
“We'll let you know the outcome within 7-10 working days from attending an Assessment [...] Centre and offer you some feedback.”
Degree and Technical Apprenticeships
How Skanska UK recruits
2027 intake. 3 stages, from Skanska UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Skanska UK names them.
Online application
Application form
Candidates submit their CV and answer basic screening questions online.
“Submit your CV and answer a few of our basic screening questions.”
Online assessments and video interview
Online tests
Short online assessments including situational judgement, and answering two motivational questions.
“Short online assessments, answering two motivational questions.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Invited candidates meet the team, experience the environment, ask questions, and complete a group exercise.
“You'll be invited to meet the team, experience the environment, ask questions, and complete a group exercise.”
Industrial Placement
How Skanska UK recruits
not stated. 3 stages, from Skanska UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Skanska UK names them.
Online application
Application form
Submit CV and answer screening questions.
“Submit your CV and answer a few of our basic screening questions.”
Online assessments and motivational questions
Online tests
Short online assessments and motivational questions.
“Short online assessments, answering two motivational questions.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Meet team, complete group exercise, presentation and interview.
“You'll be invited to meet the team, experience the environment”
Internship Programme
Same 5-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Programme
Two-year construction graduate programme with applications opening each October; no visa information published.
Degree and Technical Apprenticeships
Multi-level apprenticeships from foundation to degree level in construction, engineering and technical roles.
Industrial Placement
Industrial placement on UK construction and infrastructure projects.
Internship Programme
Skanska UK offers internships for students on related degrees; its early careers page gives no dates or visa information.
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Common questions
- What is the Skanska UK graduate scheme application process?
- Skanska UK's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application, then Online assessments, then Video interview, then Assessment centre, then Feedback and offer.
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