Project Recruitment Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026. Skanska scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 Recruitment HR team where we deliver talent, learning and inclusion programmes that attract, develop and retain the people who make our projects possible. Together, we build careers, shape futures and create a workplace where everyone belongs.
We are currently looking for a Project Recruitment Manager who will be based at our Lower Thames Crossing Project.
As the Project Recruitment Manager, you will:
- Lead fair, compliant recruitment across assigned project areas.
- Guide and upskill Hiring Managers through recruitment governance, approvals, and best-practice hiring.
- Act as the main recruitment contact for the project, with the majority of your time spent at site or Skanska Head office.
- Deliver effective hiring plans using workforce forecasts and project resource plans.
- Support inclusive hiring and a strong candidate experience by working closely with HR, operations, partners, and the recruitment team.
We are looking for:
- Experience of workforce planning & talent strategy with the ability to translate project resource needs into hiring plans, set priorities and ensure the right roles are hired at the right time.
- Proven end-to-end selection & hiring outcomes that align fair assessment processes, interviews and secure quality hires.
- Strong stakeholder partnership & candidate experience demonstrating partnership with hiring managers and HR, ensuring timely, consistent communication and a positive candidate journey.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement & compliance alongside tracking key hiring metrics. Using data to inform your project and improve processes and ensure legal/data compliance.
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 [email protected] 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.