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Skanska

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage construction teams for HS2 projects, handling contracts and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

  • programme planning
  • budget forecast
  • productivity review
  • team management
  • contract review
  • design development

Tasks

-Develop and review programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Project Manager and QS department. -Recruit, Lead, Manage, supervise, train and mentor the construction team to enable them to optimise their work contribution. -Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, processes, procedures, programme and forecast costs with the Project Manager, Agents, Works Superintendent and Subcontractors / Suppliers.

Requirements

  • cscs card
  • team leadership
  • contract law
  • piling
  • reinforced concrete
  • civil degree

What You Bring

-Relevant CSCS Card -Experience Managing and Leading Construction Teams -Knowledge and Understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training. -Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. Particularly in any or all of shaft construction, Piling, Reinforced concrete or Network Rail Possession Works -Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering

The Company

About Skanska

-Evolved into a global builder by the mid-20th century. -Now publicly listed in Stockholm, operating across the Nordics, Europe, and the U.S., blending local know-how with global scale. -Businesses span construction, residential and commercial development, infrastructure, and investment properties. -Finances and builds both traditional developments and complex public-private partnership infrastructure. -A standout fact: it fabricated the Oculus transit hub and renovated the UN Headquarters.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Aviation

Hotels

Mixed-Use

Multi-Family

Office

Retail

Special Projects

Sports / Entertainment / Culture

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Education