General information
City/town: London Job field: Construction External closing date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6198
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.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager who will be working in the Building Operating Unit to take a leading role in the successful delivery of major and highly complex construction projects, typically valued at £150m+ and involving multiple plots and demanding stakeholder environments. As the Project Director’s trusted second-in-command, you will help shape the delivery of exceptional projects, driving progress, protecting programme and budget, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for the client, end users, and local communities. Data centre experience preferred.
Please note this role will initially be based at Moorgate, London, relocating to Slough, Berkshire where the role will be site-based 5 days/week.
As the Construction Director, you will:
1. Support and deputise for the Project Director as required, with assistance from the senior project team.
2. Lead and influence the contract programme, delivery strategy, target programme adjustments, and package breakdown in collaboration with the Project Director, Planning Manager, and Commercial Lead.
3. Define and implement construction methodology to meet project requirements, championing Modern Methods of Construction and Design for Manufacture and Assembly to improve productivity and efficiency.
4. Ensure the master programme and deliverables schedule meet the brief and client expectations.
5. Develop and deliver the contract programme with the Planning, Design, and Commercial leads.
We are looking for:
6. Extensive experience delivering building projects valued at £150m+.
7. Proven background in the building sector as a Senior Project Manager/Construction Director on major build projects; data centre experience preferred.
8. Strong understanding of programme management and sequencing within the commercial/mixed-use/data centre sector.
9. Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams during project delivery phase.
10. Able to share construction expertise, lead confidently, and set a strong example for the team.
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, dependants 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.