Project Technical Lead

Licensed sponsor Manchester Posted 3 hours ago

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 where we are responsible for building world‑class rail solutions nationwide — from new stations and bridges to major network upgrades. With safety, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our work, we collaborate closely with customers to meet passenger and freight needs while leaving a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.

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 Technical Lead who will be accountable for leading technical teams that provide compliant, quality technical solutions and services.

As the Project Technical Lead, you will

You will undertake the role of the Project CEM in accordance with the Network Rail Standards. Note that Appointment as Project CEM will be subject to a separate project specific assessment.
You will lead Engineering & Design Management disciplines on the project and coordinate work closely with Technical Services, Construction Management and Commercial Management
You will be responsible for the technical team’s performance on the project, co-ordinating disciplines and managing resources so that the technical skills and competencies are deployed to achieve the project’s technical requirements.
You will drive innovation, MVP & Continuous Improvement on the project. This will include value efficiencies, design to cost and improvements.
You will support the other functions on the project in achieving the project’s technical outcomes.

We are looking for

Experience is a senior technical management role of similar scale and complexity.
Recognised experience in this sector in management of technical matters.
Practical understanding of how project technical disciplines interface to deliver project requirements.
Knowledge and experience of Network Rail Standards, organisational structure and Technical Approval process and technical governance.
Knowledge of the technical discipline’s digital tools.
Track record of undertaking CEM role and / or duties.

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.