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. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable recent route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.

We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

You will be working in the Infrastructure OU for our Lower Thames Crossing Project based in Gravesend on a Fixed Term contract.

We are currently looking for a Project Commercial Director who will successfully deliver the financial, commercial, safety, environmental, quality and ethical targets for the project in partnership with the Project Director.

As the Project Commercial Director, you will:

- Be accountable for the organisational design of the commercial, risk, controls & procurement functions on the project.
- Lead the delivery of profit expectation in a culture of outperform, with profit and loss accountability for the project.




- Fully contribute to the leadership of the project, as a business leader, providing knowledge, expertise and support to drive consistent performance and culture.
- Jointly lead with Pre Construction the commercial strategy, ensuring the reported margins and most likely margins support the outcome of the strategy.
- Liaise closely with operational and financial management to ensure transparency of reporting of the cost and value bases, jointly responsible for the project’s quarterly financial reporting processes.
- Accountable for project bids and work-winning strategies having a robust commercial & procurement strategy.
- Provide leadership, development, and direction for the project commercial team.

We are looking for:

- Professionally qualified to an appropriate related body.
- Excellent working knowledge of contract conditions and contract law and their administration
- Excellent communicator, people leader and stakeholder management.
- Experience of winning projects in a tier 1 corporate governance structure.
- Demonstrable skills and experience in all aspects of financial, commercial and project management, and financial/business acumen.




- Experience of Commercial Lead roles on a large-scale project or within a major project environment.

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.

Adaptable 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 [email protected] 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.

General information

City/town: Gravesend, London Job field: Business Development External closing date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6854

📌 Project Commercial Director (Gravesend)
🏢 Skanska
📍 Gravesend