Senior Project Engineer

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.

For over a century, Cementation Skanska has been a trusted leader in piling and ground engineering. Our breadth of expertise spans every aspect of geotechnical engineering – from micro-piling to diaphragm walls – enabling us to deliver innovative solutions for the most complex challenges.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Cementation OU, based in Doncaster.

• Have Engineering oversight, ensuring design and quality compliance and evaluate ground conditions.
• Management of section of works/package and report compliance and progress to the Project Manager/Operations Manager.
• Work with Construction Supervisor to ensure safe working is planned and executed.
• Complete PCA daily and Disruption tracker/Daily reports and complete project diamond review daily productivity at project level ahead of Operations Director Weekly PCA review.
• Lead and contribute for the weekly short-term planning, agreeing works sequencing with the Construction Supervisor to meet programme key dates.
• Understand the contract & tender and assist in contract administration.
• Produce compliant handover packages.

• Understanding of civil engineering principles and technical knowledge of construction best practice.
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract.
• Experience in working towards a Highways Standards Specification (Highways or Nuclear Specs).
• Experience in checking complex reinforcement cages with main bar diameters up 50 mm and couplers, including quality control/compliance in testing torque wrench (eccentricity tests).
• Knowledge and experience in managing support fluid, including quality plans specific to complex project ground conditions (maritime environments, artesian water and high ground water table)
• Knowledge and experience in pile shaft inspections or Diaphragm Wall panels inspections prior concreting, utilising sonic calliper or Koden systems.
• Relevant CSCS Card.

• 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)

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.

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.