Project Manager - Energy Sector

General information

City/town: Watford
Job field: Project Management
External closing date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 6089

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 team, 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.

As the Project Manager, you will:

• Plan and manage the end\-to\-end project lifecycle (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover) and lead safe, efficient delivery of civil and structural works to meet programme, quality and commercial targets.


• Develop the Project Execution Strategy covering construction methodology, phasing, logistics and temporary works.


• Integrate HV sequencing, access constraints and energisation milestones into project programmes and planning.


• Coordinate technical inputs from civil, structural, geotechnical, temporary works and HV interface specialists; manage design development and timely issue of construction information.


• Align closely with HV system teams on tolerances, interfaces, access requirements and sequencing throughout execution.


• Support supply chain strategy including early contractor involvement, tender evaluation, subcontractor selection, and management of self‑perform/subcontract teams.


• Lead risk and opportunity analysis (notably ground conditions, HV interfaces, site logistics), manage contract and programme obligations with mitigation/recovery plans, and monitor progress, performance and compliance (inspections, reporting, KPIs) ensuring CDM/HSE, environmental and quality system compliance.

• Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy sector projects (substations, HVDC, power generation or similar).


• Strong civil/structural engineering background, including reinforced concrete, steelwork, earthworks and temporary works.


• Experience working on or interfacing with high‑voltage systems, ideally including 400kV transmission infrastructure and associated civil/structural requirements.


• Good awareness of high‑voltage system tolerances, access needs and interface constraints (full HV design experience not essential).


• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple technical interfaces.


• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial aspects.

• 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)

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.

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