Skanska
Project Director
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are currently recruiting for a Project Director in our Building Operating Unit with a focus on Defence projects.
As the Project Director you will lead the 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. Approx £25m to £300m.
What You’ll Do
- 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)
- Chair appropriate management meetings including Client reporting meetings, monthly senior managers briefing meetings, monthly senior team meetings, Health and Safety meetings and briefings and Forecasting and reporting meetings.
- Actively manage the development of people through the PFADR process assessing staff performance and setting improvement plans appropriate to the individual
- Lead and develop, in conjunction with commercial team, the risk management philosophy for the project and ensure this is cascaded to all project levels to include trades contracts.
- Lead and develop, in conjunction with the Design lead, the Design Change Management philosophy in accordance with the Project Strategy.
- Agree the high-level financial reporting figures (CVR) with the Commercial Director
- Lead the prelims spend with the other members of the PET team.
- Manage the project to an accident and incident free outcome with a clear focus on Safety, Health and Environment.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
- Demonstrable experience of delivering DIO/MOD projects working through PCSA stages, successfully converting and delivering on time and to budget
- Clear understanding of and demonstrable experience of the MOD/DIO, ability to manage expectations and deliver to budgetary constraints
- Demonstrable experience of managing projects from inception through to completion with a value of between £25 and £200m
- Track record in successfully managing and controlling costs, delivering against deadlines, maintaining quality and safety on projects.
- Experience of full D&B projects would be highly relevant.
- Evidence of building effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Experience in recruiting, developing, supporting, leading and retaining highly successful large project teams
- Experience of varied forms of contract including NEC, MPTC and JCT would be highly relevant
- Knowledge and experience of working within secure UK environments would be advantageous
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Security Clearance
This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills