Job Description

General information

City/town:

London

Job field:

Construction

External closing date:

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5488

Description and requirements

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 looking for a Senior Project Manager( Head of Shafts) to join our HS2 main works team in London.

What you'll do:

Develop strategic plans for shaft construction projects, aligning with overall project objectives and organizational goals. Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in shaft construction methodologies, equipment, and processes. Oversee the development of shaft designs, temporary works, including structural integrity, ventilation, and access requirements. Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements. Supervise the construction of shafts, including excavation, lining installation, and associated works Develop and manage project budgets for shaft construction activities, tracking expenditures and controlling costs.

What you'll bring to the role:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field. Extensive experience in heavy civil engineering, tunneling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil engineering. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunneling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations. Proficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - 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 Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using

recruitment@skanska.co.uk

or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:

recruitment@skanska.co.uk

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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