Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Egis in the UK Full time

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we've delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting for Scheme Project Managers and Project Managers to join our Transportation Business Line to safely deliver £10-100m portfolios of challenging rail infrastructure projects, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, Train Operating Companies and many more. You will be responsible for leading a high performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of Egis. These roles are permanent positions based in Manchester, York or Leeds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage a portfolio of non-complex or packages throughout the complete project lifecycle.
  • Responsible for providing a clear vision and direction when leading a high performing team through effective management as well as undertaking performance and development line management responsibilities for direct reports
  • Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
  • Accountable for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.
  • Propose and agree contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitation to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
  • Lead on supply chain contract management, including management of early warnings, contract change and change control.
  • Accountable for the delivery and schedule management of multiple projects, interrogating programmes, challenging slippage and making best for programme decisions. Responsible for promoting a collaborative ethos to work through project issues with stakeholders and implement solutions.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate.
  • Lead on all financial reporting, including periodic senior management board meetings.

Profile

  • Rail experience is essential.
  • Member of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent).
  • A degree or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience in managing projects to time, cost and quality standards.
  • Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies.
  • Contract administration experience.
  • Ability to interrogate project programmes (P6 and/or MSP)
  • Financial management/control experience.
  • Experience in people management, developing and empowering direct reports
  • Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management, leading teams through complex project environments

You must have the Right to work in the UK

What's in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

27 days' annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 29 days a year) on top of bank holidays

  • Annual Bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Travel Loans
  • Mobile Phone Allowance
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Training & Development

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.


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