Projects Engagement Manager - 6582

General information

City/town:

Gravesend

Job field:

Business Support and IT

External closing date:

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6582

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.

You will be working on the Lower Thames Crossing, a major UK infrastructure project connecting Kent and Essex, reducing congestion and creating significant new green space, supported by a diverse and inclusive team.

We are currently looking for a Project Engagement Manager who will lead prompt, collaborative engagement with stakeholders, communities and road users, building positive relationships with energy, resilience and a can-do approach.

As the Project Engagement Manager, you will:

Liaise effectively with local stakeholders, communities, businesses and other interested parties, building strong and constructive relationships that support the successful delivery of the scheme

Work collaboratively with neighbouring LTC Delivery Partners, particularly BMJV (Tunnel), to coordinate communications and engagement activity and ensure a consistent approach
Contribute to both formal and informal communications across all phases of the scheme’s development and construction, including responses to enquiries, complaints and stakeholder correspondence
Support the delivery of a wide range of engagement activities, including drafting newsletters and notifications, preparing public information, exhibition and visitor centre materials, social media content, and attending stakeholder meetings
Maintain accurate and up-to-date stakeholder records, provide active support to the scheme’s Social Value plan, and assist the Engagement and wider project teams as required

We are looking for:

Membership of, or progress towards, a qualification with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations or an equivalent recognised professional body
Demonstrable knowledge of, or familiarity with, major infrastructure projects and the environments in which they are delivered
Strong administrative skills, with the ability to manage tasks accurately, efficiently and to a high standard
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, coordinate activities and manage competing demands effectively
Proven ability to engage, communicate and build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels

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.