General information
City/town: Thurrock Job field: Project Management External closing date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6038
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 Senior Project Controls Engineer 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.
In this role you will work on the integration and consolidation of all project related information utilising digital solutions according to the Skanska UK project controls process and digital strategy. You will also develop quality business intelligence solutions and support strategic planning with real data insights, providing value for both Skanska and our clients.
As the Senior Project Controls Engineer, you will:
1. Implement Coding Standards and Processes: Ensure the consistent application of coding standards, processes, and procedures across the project, maintaining compliance with the Common Coding Structure
2. Integrate Core Project Controls: Oversee the integration of Programme Control (P6), Cost and Budget (BoQ), Earned Value Reporting, Change Management, Resource Allocation (including labour and subcontract), Forecasting, and Reporting at the project level
3. Develop, deliver, and maintain standard Power BI dashboards, analysis, and commentary for the Project Leadership Team
4. Analyse all available information to identify root causes, trends, and areas for improvement; prioritise and implement plans to enhance project performance
5. Ensure data, performance processes, and solutions align with wider Skanska UK policies,
We are looking for:
6. Knowledge and experience within the construction industry and/or a construction-related accreditation or qualification
7. Knowledge and experience in project controls procedures such as EVM, Planning Controls, Commercial Controls and NEC Contracts
8. Experience using Power BI (DAX, M) or similar. Highly versatile with Microsoft Excel. Highly valuable knowledge of Novade digital system
9. Knowledge of R, Python & SQL is advantageous
10. Familiarity with SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Teams is beneficial
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.