Project director - healthcare (nhp)

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, this becomes possible by us also having the best people.

Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance — a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long‑term skills across the industry.

You will be working as a Project Director in our Building Operating Unit where you will be responsible for Tender, Design and Construction process, maximise the team’s potential to deliver a successful project safely and commercially. Maintain the Skanska Brand, ensuring Clients, users and local community are proud of and satisfied with their development.

As the Project Director, you will:

• Own and control the Contract Programme, the Mode and Method for the delivery strategy, the Target Programme adjustments (through the project planning manager) and the Package split concept (through the commercial lead).
• Be actively engaged in and have overall responsibility for Method Statements and Risk Assessment before operations commence for all contractors and operatives.
• Lead and develop the Project Plan and ensure its implementation reflects the Head Contract.
• Actively manage the development of people through the PFADR process assessing staff performance and setting improvement plans appropriate to the individual.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering large scale projects working through PCSA stages, successfully converting and delivering on time and to budget.
• Clear understanding of and demonstrable experience of Hospitals, ability to manage expectations and deliver to budgetary constraints.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects from inception through to completion with a value of between £250mil and £900m.
• Experience of full Delivery & Build projects would be highly relevant.
• Knowledge and experience of using CEMAR would be advantageous

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

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

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

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.