Skanska Opens Recruitment Drive for Lower Thames Crossing Workforce

Construction giant launches dedicated opportunities portal as it looks to attract local talent for one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Skanska has launched a new recruitment portal aimed at connecting people with employment and training opportunities on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK's most significant transport infrastructure schemes.

The dedicated online platform has been created to encourage individuals from across the South East to register their interest in future roles as the project moves towards delivery, with the contractor placing a strong emphasis on developing local skills and creating long-term career opportunities.

The Lower Thames Crossing will be one of the country's largest road infrastructure investments, providing a new road link beneath the River Thames to improve connectivity, ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing and support economic growth across the region.

Investing in People as Well as Infrastructure

While the project will deliver major engineering works, Skanska says its ambitions extend beyond construction alone.

The company is positioning the scheme as an opportunity to leave a lasting social legacy by creating employment, apprenticeships and skills development programmes that will benefit communities long after construction has finished.

By launching the opportunities portal early, the contractor hopes to engage with local residents, students, career changers and experienced professionals interested in joining the project at various stages.

Opportunities Across All Career Levels

Skanska says it is encouraging applications from people regardless of their level of experience, with future roles expected to span engineering, construction, commercial, environmental, project management, administration and support services.

The company also intends to work closely with local education providers and community organisations to help develop the skills required to support delivery of the nationally significant infrastructure programme.

Building an Inclusive Workforce

Alongside its recruitment campaign, Skanska has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities surrounding the Lower Thames Crossing.

The contractor says it wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds while supporting long-term career development throughout the life of the project.

A Landmark Infrastructure Opportunity

The Lower Thames Crossing is expected to become one of the UK's defining infrastructure projects of the coming decade, creating thousands of jobs throughout design, construction and delivery.

With recruitment activity now beginning, Skanska is inviting anyone interested in becoming part of the project to register through its new opportunities portal and receive updates on future vacancies as the programme progresses.