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 OU, in our Energy sector based in Watford. Our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Project Director who will provide strategic leadership and direction for major energy sector programmes, ensuring safe, compliant, and commercially effective delivery across complex infrastructure and operational environments.

As the Project Director, you will:

• Lead and direct delivery of complex, high-value energy sector programmes and portfolios, including 400kV transmission infrastructure, HVDC converter stations, substations and associated civil engineering works.
• Set strategic direction across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organisational and client objectives while supporting the UK's energy transition and decarbonisation ambitions.
• Provide senior oversight of programme performance, including risk, cost, schedule and quality.
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships, including clients, regulators and internal leadership.
• Ensure effective integration across engineering, construction, commercial and operational functions.

We are looking for:

• Extensive experience leading major energy infrastructure programmes, including 400kV transmission infrastructure, HVDC converter stations and substation projects.
• Track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream projects at scale.
  
  Deep understanding of programme governance, risk management and commercial controls.
• Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including clients and executive leadership.
• Nuclear sector experience would be advantageous.

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.