Senior Project Manager Defence (mechanical)

Senior Project Manager Defence (mechanical) General information

City/town:

Job field:

Project Management

Friday, March 20, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6028

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.

In our Building Services team, we bring Skanska's purpose to build for a better society to life-creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people's lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager Defence - Mechanical in Cambridgeshire, Huntington and Suffolk who will be responsible for managing the tendering of suitable packages during the bid and the day-to-day operational management on large scale multi-disciplinary defence projects to include, design, procurement, installation, logistics, compliance, commissioning, and project handover. Ensuring on-time, compliant, commercial delivery aligned with Skanska values.

As the Senior Project Manager Defence - Mechanical, you will:

• Manage and lead your discipline packages in the tendering process.
• Be familiar with current design stages and protocols with a view to being able to effectively manage the process for your discipline. Have an understanding of Project specific BEP, DFMa strategy.
• Ensures full compliance of design & engineering requirements of the specification and drawings to fulfil a compliant construction of the works.
• Administer Skanska full set of project processes and controls to ensure full compliance as set out in our procedures.
• Understand, develop, deliver and monitor the full suite of programmes associated with the project setting milestones and key deliverables to ensure a successful delivery.
• Oversee, manage, implement, and communicate Risk mitigation and steps needed to pursue opportunities.

We are looking for:

• Proven track record in successfully delivering large scale MEP contracts to time and within commercial constraints.
• Formal technical & engineering qualifications from a recognised industry provider.
• Formal H&S training accreditations, minimum SMSTS
• Experience and knowledge in relation to the correct testing and commissioning of a complete MEPH installation.
• Line management experience and people development.
• Appropriate knowledge and experience to manage multiple disciplines/interfaces and work sequencing.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents 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 at or call - 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.