Senior Project Manager - Mechanical
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 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 Building Services OU based in 51 Moorgate in where we are responsible for delivering technically challenging data centre fit-outs and projects across commercial, education, and defence sectors.
We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager - Mechanical who will effectively and professionally lead the day-to-day operational management on large scale multi-disciplinary commercial projects.
As the Senior Project Manager - Mechanical, you will:
- Adds value to the design process by constructively challenging solutions, methods and techniques where appropriate to deliver works within the contract programme, improve buildability and reduce whole-life costs.
- Maintain active control of the project’s commercial and contractual requirements. Contribute to and scrutinise financial forecasting and CVR, and create and manage profit improvement plans for the project.
- Full understanding and implementation of the contract and the conditions imposed ensuring full compliance at all stages.
- Oversee, manage, implement, and communicate Risk mitigation and steps needed to pursue Opportunities. Ensure that the commercial implications are controlled, allocated and communicated.
- Implementing, managing, recording, and reporting in full accordance with the HSE management systems in place.Promote the Skanska safety culture and comply with all relevant safety systems and processes.
- Manage performance through coaching and feedback and undertaking the annual performance review process.
We are looking for:
- Experience leading project teams on large commercial schemes in London and the surrounding areas, with combined package responsibility of approximately £25m, is essential.
- Strong knowledge and experience in managing multiple disciplines, interfaces and work sequencing.
- Proven track record in successfully delivering large scale MEP contracts to time and within commercial constraints.
- Proven track record of leading teams and projects.
- Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning complete MEPH installations.
- Experience in line management and people development.
- Experience working in a joint venture with a main contractor is preferable.
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.