Assistant Project Manager

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 function working on our Anglian Water Project. Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a £2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England - safeguarding water resources for generations to come.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager who will deliver projects safely, on time, and sustainably - driving efficiency and strong performance without compromising governance.

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will:

Keep projects on schedule and within budget, proactively managing risks and opportunities.

Visit site, gather key information, and turn it into clear reports and presentations that support delivery milestones.

Champion sustainability across design and construction, reducing energy use, carbon emissions, waste, and supply chain impact.

Manage contract requirements across design, construction and commissioning, while ensuring full Health & Safety compliance.

Support successful project close-out by working closely with stakeholders to meet client requirements, resolve challenges, and complete final accounts.

We are looking for:

Experience delivering projects or coordinating complex activities to achieve planned outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and honest approach.

Proactive, accountable, and driven to improve performance.

Confident using IT systems and open to adopting new technology.

Resilient, adaptable, and willing to travel across the region; construction sector experience is a plus.

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.