General information
City/town: Gravesend, Thurrock Job field: Construction External closing date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6033
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 looking for a Assistant Design Manager to join our team at the Lower Thames Crossing project where we’re delivering preliminary works for the Kent Roads section — 6 km of new road, Europe’s widest green bridge, a public park and 12 miles of pathways.
This landmark project will pioneer low‑carbon construction techniques while creating local jobs, boosting skills and connecting communities across Kent and Essex via the UK’s longest road tunnel.
As the Assistant Design Manager, you will:
1. Support management of key packages of design work which may include bridge structures, viaducts and retaining walls, highways, technology, drainage and utilities.
2. Manage design interfaces between Skanska and other Delivery Partners.
3. Manage design in line with the Design Management Plan.
4. Monitor design maturity and provide support to the commercial teams.
5. Work closely with the Construction team and key suppliers to provide constructability input and guidance to the designers.
We are looking for:
6. Experience of working on a major multi-disciplinary project.
7. Experience of reviewing and navigating 3D models and Microsoft Office.
8. Experience in the use of information management tools such as ProjectWise, BC and SharePoint.
9. Degree level qualification and preferably working towards being a Chartered Engineer.
What we offer:
10. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
11. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
12. Professional development
13. 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.