Construction Director - Healthcare (NHP) in London

General information

• City/town: Cambridgeshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey
• Job field: Project Management
• Type of contract: Permanent
• ID: 6103

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. This becomes possible by us also having the best people.

Skanska is proud to be part of the Hospital 2.0 Alliance — a £37bn partnership bringing together the New Hospital Programme, NHS Trusts, and ten leading construction partners to deliver the next generation of NHS hospitals. This national alliance is driving forward the largest transformation of NHS infrastructure in a generation, using the Hospital 2.0 approach to boost capacity, modernise delivery, and build long‑term skills across the industry.

We are currently looking for a Construction Director - Healthcare (NHP) who will work in our Building Operating Unit, effectively and professionally leading and overseeing day-to-day management of all construction activities of major (circa £150M +) and/or significantly complex projects.

As the Construction Director - Healthcare (NHP), you will:

• Work with the Design managers to ensure that the project / PCSA is set up correctly and stage 4+ designs are well managed and executed by the design team.
• Work with the commercial team to assist the procurement process, bringing experience to items like scope writing, review of quotations and ensuring the chosen subcontractors have all the requirements Skanska would expect.
• Develop and deliver contract programme in conjunction with Planning, Design and Commercial leads on the project.
• Ensure that all production control procedures are in place, being operated efficiently and carried out in full compliance with company standards, feeding back any improvements to the business as the project progresses.
• Be responsible for overall site safety and quality culture, ensuring all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards and Company health, safety environmental and quality standards.
• Assign clear accountabilities to subcontractors, production team, engineering team to ensure full understanding of roles and responsibilities.

We are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge/experience of the successful delivery of building projects of £150m+.
• Demonstrable building sector experience as a Senior Project Manager or major build projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing and leading a team at delivery phase.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent and/or having extensive experience in running construction projects at this level or hold a professional qualification (MCIOB).
• Key understanding of programme and the importance of sequence.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• 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. 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 or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

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.