Full job descriptionDescription and requirementsAt 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.
You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects - 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.
We are currently looking for an Area Project Director who will:
As the Area Project Director, you will:
*Accountability for the SCS culture around business, health, safety and wellbeing
*Manage the area in line with the target budget in collaboration with the Commercial director for the area
*Reviewing and improving the business planning and forecasting within the area
*Proactively manage IPLT, client and industry relationships to further develop and enhance the JV reputation within the industry
*Actively promote and ensure good governance across the Area and interaction with other areas
*Ensure that robust procedures exist for management of Area during the development and implementation phases
*Act as principal client contact on all aspects of the Area during the delivery phase. Develop and maintain effective client relationships, monitor client satisfaction levels and respond urgently to any client concerns and ensure improvement plans are developed, implemented and progress against plans is shared with clients
*Manage and pro-actively engage in mitigating risks to the area across the portfolio, support contractual performance and total project delivery, including anticipating problems and developing actions plans
We are looking for:
*Hold relevant university degree
*Chartered Member or Fellow of an appropriate professional institution or similar professional qualification
*Current knowledge of the applicable Health and Safety standards and the adoption of best practice in delivery of tunnelling and associated works
*Demonstrable commercial acumen and a track record of pre-construction, project procurement and project execution
*Previous experience in delivering work within set timeframes and in accordance with a defined project strategy and allocated budget
What we offer:
24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
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
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 or call - Option 5 & 1.
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.