Graduate Project Controls Manager

Company Description
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together 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 20,500 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 and innovation.

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, and 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.

Egis Transport Solutions, a business unit of the Egis Group, brings together all of the necessary expertise for guided urban transport and heavy rail: systems, automation, rolling stock, safety, equipment, civil engineering and environment.

We believe the key to our ongoing growth and success is the development and nurturing of enthusiastic, ambitious graduates who are excited by the daily unique challenges we tackle across our organisation and want to join us in making a positive impact across the globe.

Job Description
Joining Egis in the UK as a graduate means you will become part of our Graduate Program, a tailored training schedule that supports you as you begin your career with us, giving you the skills to excel and achieve your goals. We support you in fostering connections with colleagues from across the country through a variety of training and development sessions, networking lunches, site visits and technical training.

This is a fantastic time for anyone looking for their first step career-wise, working for a company that values their employee's opinions and career aspirations.

If you join our Graduate programme, you'll specialise in rail and other significant national infrastructure. You will visit our current project locations observing various stages of the project lifecycle, meeting the teams whilst also getting to know the other functions that support the business, such as finance, HR, and business development.

Project controls help you take a shaped, formal approach to delivering a project through the project life cycle. It is recognised as the specific details of project management.

The core features of project controls are:

• Managing
• Managing cost
• Managing risk (threats and opportunities)
• Managing change
• Reporting, performance management and decision making
• Information management
• Associated communications

Our project controls teamwork across all aspects of Egis Transport Solutions business and more broadly into the Egis Group global businesses.

The consultancy environment can be very fast-paced with opportunities emerging at very short notice that will require a flexible, agile approach to delivering excellence in consultancy services and meeting or exceeding client requirements.

You will receive intensive training so that you start to understand the railway in the UK, whilst also developing a personal development plan with your line manager.

Rotations within the first 2 years as an ETS graduate in Project Management could include:

• Supporting delivery of a range of station projects for Network Rail and Transport for Wales etc.
• Supporting delivery of various packages of work for Egis clients or directly for Egis
• Supporting Egis with internal initiatives and business improvement measures
• The opportunity to visit and share experiences with other Egis graduates across the global team and organisation

Qualifications
Expecting to graduate with a minimum of 2:1 in Project Management, Business or Commerce, Engineering or a degree and a passion for Project Management.

Our assessment centres take place in early 2026 for our September 2026 intake or we can consider an earlier start if you have some experience.

Additional Information
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.