We are one of the world's major project development and construction groups. By combining our expertise and financial strength, we develop offices, homes and public-private partnership projects.
We create sustainable solutions and aim to be a leader in quality, green construction, work safety and business ethics. Our aim is naturally also to maximize the potential of Skanska with regard to returns. We are active in selected home markets in Europe and North America.
Our history began in 1887 when the company was founded. We established our first international operations already in 1897. Today, we employ around 43,000 worldwide.
Working with us will give you plenty of opportunities to grow, to prosper and take on exciting challenges. Go to www.skanska.com/career to find out more.
Skanska is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. We are a Fortune 500 company and a member of the UN Global Compact. Skanska is one of the world's ten largest construction companies.
Kvaerner Construction Ltd bought Whessoe International Ltd as part of Kvaerner’s strategic plan to provide full in-house expertise in the design and build of LNG terminals.
Subsequently, in 2001, Skanska bought Kvaerner Construction Ltd, which included Whessoe International Ltd, and continued to develop the capability of the renamed company – Skanska Whessoe – to undertake major projects in liquefied gas storage and distribution worldwide.
