Senior Project Manager - Water

About Us

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 20,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in the vibrant sector of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third-party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our tendering capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Water and Environment Senior Project Manager as part of our plan to realise growth.

The role will operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

This period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (“P3M CM”) UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase. The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

About the Role

Reporting to the Water Project Management Delivery Lead for the UK, your role as Senior Project Manager will involve delivering work with water companies or the Environment Agency in the Midlands area predominantly with opportunity to work in the North West of England in
consultancy roles
. However, there will be opportunity for progression between UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sectors.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sector. The senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management.

As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/ or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI) in design and build major capital programmes.

We will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.

Role Responsibilities:

General

• NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side
• Budget control
• Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract
• Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice

Pre-Contract Activities

• Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies
• Preparation of tender documentation
• Evaluation of tenders
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with contractors early in the design phase

Post-Contract Activities

• Manage and administer construction contracts
• Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow
• Lead the evaluation and…