General information
City/town: Huntingdon Job field: Construction External closing date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6007
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Building Operating Unit where we are responsible for a major project in Cambridgeshire.
We are currently looking for an Engineer who will be responsible for effectively and professionally plan, manage, coordinate and monitor the Engineering aspects of sub-contract packages associated with the construction works including excavation, drainage, HV cabling and substation build to assist with the successful delivery of a large defence project.
As the Engineer you will:
1. Provide progress updates to the rest of the team.
2. Manage 3rd party survey teams and liaise with external stakeholders (base personnel).
3. Manage the site engineering activities in accordance with Skanska’s Environmental, Health, Safety and quality procedures.
4. Lead both the pre-construction and construction phase of utility works.
5. Site management and engineering duties including progress checks against programme, QA checks, H&S compliance etc.
We are looking for:
6. Minimum BTEC HNC/HND or BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering.
7. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience on projects of equivalent complexity.
8. Experience with HV (UKPN) and sewage pumps / pipework.
9. Temporary Works Coordinator certificate a requirement.
10. Quality management skills.
What we offer:
11. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
12. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
13. Professional development
14. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as 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 The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.