Graduate Business Support Manager – 2027 – London

Graduate Business Support Manager – 2027 – London & Southeast

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 Business Support Manager – 2027 – London & Southeast

This two-year structured development programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience, develop technical and interpersonal skills, and receive mentorship within our Facilities Management (FM) team.

Our dedicated FM teams deliver expert Hard FM services - such as mechanical and electrical maintenance, lifecycle and capital works, asset management, and fabric upkeep - alongside integrated Soft FM solutions covering grounds maintenance, security, waste management, and helpdesk support.

As Graduate Business Support Manager, you will undertake a series of six-month rotations on three of our FM project sites. These will span a range of different sectors and might including healthcare (hospitals), defence, local authorities and/or commercial properties. In addition to the project-based rotations, you will undertake a final rotation in an enabling function, which might include Finance or Human Resources. Over the course the two-year program, you will gain a deep understanding of how FM contracts are managed to drive profitable, predictable and sustainable performance.

This program can offer rapid progression for the right person, and we are looking for individuals with the potential to become a General Manager, leading contract performance across our FM business.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with supply chain partners and customers
• Promote a safe working environment in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 to ensure injury-free project delivery, supporting inclusion across team
• Monitor project performance against contract requirements, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Provide regular reporting on project progress, key activities, and budget expenditure
• Assist in data collation for project and supply chain performance meetings, contract tenders, renewals, and benchmarking exercises as well as compliance
• Support management in strategic customer and internal meetings
• Collaborate with Commercial teams to understand risk management, forecasting, and budget setting
• Work with Finance teams to analyse monthly figures to prevent losses and maximize contract profitability

What you'll bring to the role:

• Studying towards (final year) or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree. This might include Business, Facilities/Property Management, STEM subjects or Law to name a few. We welcome applications from a range of disciplines, provided you can demonstrate a clear interest in Facilities Management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the drive and ambition to progress quickly into a leadership role
• Strong numerical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently under tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Full UK driving license and able to travel throughout London and the Southeast (to include Kent) as required.
• To work in defence, you must be able to obtain UK security clearance (SC level)
• Interest in healthcare, defence and/or commercial property sectors

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.

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can support you.

More information about the role

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact us.