Project Director
Company: Skanska
Role summary
Project Director is a full-time role at Skanska in City of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-11-03. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Project Director
- Company
- Skanska
- Location
- City of Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-11-03
You’ll be joining a global industry leader to oversee high-impact infrastructure projects that directly improve local water systems. It is an excellent opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a collaborative alliance, working on large-scale investments that make a tangible difference in the community.
Job description
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.
You will be working in the Infrastructure function working on our Anglian Water Project. Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a £2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England - safeguarding water resources for generations to come.
We are currently looking for an Programme Manager who will deliver projects safely, on time, and sustainably - driving efficiency and strong performance without compromising governance.
What you'll do:
Lead, co-ordinate, monitor, review and report on the work streams with respect to time, cost, performance and quality
Identify and manage risks and issues associated with sub-programmes / work streams, determine and initiate mitigating actions
Identify and manage inter-project and programme dependencies to ensure the successful delivery of the programme alongside other initiatives. Maximise value / minimise cost wherever possible
Consolidate updates from teams / work stream leads and sponsors, to provide highlight reports for each area and present at relevant programme governance meetings
What you'll bring to the role:
Strong qualities of integrity, loyalty, and performance management
Excellent collaborative skills with a proven track record of delivery in a collaborative environment
Ability to influence a range of stakeholders including external groups
Negotiating skills
Ability to think commercially
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 recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - 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.
General information
City/town:
Peterborough
Job field:
Project Management
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6724