Senior Civil Engineer

Skanska Peterborough, England Posted Apr 13, 2026

Contract
Onsite
Junior

Job description

General information

City/town: Peterborough Job field: Construction External closing date: Monday, April 27, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5967

Description and requirements

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. 

We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure Water team in Peterborough.

What you'll do:

  • Work on diverse water recycling and supply projects.
  • Lead, coach, and develop junior engineers.
  • Drive outcome-focused, low-carbon solutions that protect nature and embrace new digital technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, and Construction Managers.
  • What you'll bring to the role:

  • Degree in a civil engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge through relevant experience.
  • Preferably chartered or working towards chartered status.
  • Competent in practical civil design within the water/wastewater industry.
  • Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
  • Good understanding of modular build construction processes and procedures.
  • Equal opportunities

    We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. 

    Flexible working 

    We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. 

    Reasonable adjustments  

    More information about the role 

    Closing date 

    The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business. 

    We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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