Social Value Advisor

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 in the Technology and Sustainability Enabling Function based at our Lower Thames Crossing Project in where we are responsible for harnessing digital transformation and innovation to meet ambitious climate goals and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers.

Our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

We are currently looking for a Social Value Advisor who will support the delivery of Skanska UK's Social Value Strategy and our customers social value ambitions across projects and contracts.

As the Social Value Advisor, you will:

• Support the implementation of social value requirements, commitments and targets across projects and contracts.
• Provide professional advice on social value risks, opportunities, legislation, policy requirements and best practice to project teams, customers and supply chain partners.
• Work with project stakeholders to embed social value controls and initiatives into project activities and delivery plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, local authorities, community organisations, educational providers, employment partners and supply chain stakeholders.
• Lead and facilitate meetings with project stakeholders, clearly communicating social value objectives, progress and opportunities.
• Monitor, measure and report social value performance, ensuring accurate data collection and compliance with reporting requirements.

We are looking for:

• Experience delivering social value, community engagement, sustainability, responsible business or related activities.
• Understanding of social value frameworks, customer requirements and reporting methodologies.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including project teams, customers, local authorities and community organisations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience drafting reports, plans, bid responses and performance updates.
• Experience reviewing policies, legislation or technical requirements and translating them into practical actions.
• Willingness to travel to project locations where required.

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 or call - 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.