About Us
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
About the Role
Senior Project Manager – Nuclear, Egis UK
Location: UK-wide | Type: Full-time | Sector Exposure: Nuclear, Water, Environment, Defence
Join Us as a Senior Project Manager – Lead, Innovate, Leave a Legacy
At Egis, we don’t just manage projects—we shape a better future. Guided by our purpose to improve lives, support communities, and accelerate the transition to net zero, we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to support some of our key clients delivering transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK.
Role Responsibilities
Pre‑Contract Leadership
- Lead strategy and baseline development
- Embed safety in all activities and outputs
- Scope projects and build accurate cost and feasibility studies
- Lead in compiling business cases, governance, tender documents and reviewing submissions
- Evaluate tender documentation with sharp insight
- Identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Collaborate closely and confidently with stakeholders during all phases
Post‑Contract Oversight
- Lead project delivery and contract administration
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project managers
- Take charge of benefits realisation
- Lead multi‑disciplinary teams with authority and respect, aligning outputs to schedule
- Actively monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow with commercial discipline and provide regular updates to senior leadership and through governance forums
- Proactively deliver to project schedule and quality requirements, driving innovation and efficiency through outputs and methodologies
- Provide excellent organisational management and final account preparation
- Navigate change orders and variations with authority
- Build a collaborative culture and lead on dispute avoidance forums, resolve claims and disputes including all related activity
- Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance
- Ensure project activities are executed in accordance with governance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Contract and Commercial Excellence
- Experience of delivering large complex procurement projects
- Manage and administer NEC3/4 contracts on the client side
- Drive budget control, payment valuations, and monthly certifications with commercial teams
- Oversee forecasting and cost planning to ensure financial precision
- Draft key contractual communications—EWNs, Compensation Events, and more
- Carry delegated authority responsibilities on behalf of clients as required
Operational Support & Process Improvement
- Leverage cross‑sector insights to identify opportunities
- Champion improvement of processes, templates, and tools to support project delivery and mitigate risk(s)
- Lead the identification of opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practice
- Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral
- Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews
- Lead capability development, readiness activities, and cross‑functional integration is delivered to client requirements
What We Need From You
- Extensive experience of success in the delivery of projects, acting as Project Manager.
- Understanding of the application of NEC 4 forms of contract.
- Experience of leading multi‑disciplined teams.
- Experience of stakeholder management.
- Knowledge and application of CDM.
- Knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
- Strong capability in application of project management practices, methodologies, and tools.
- Customer‑centric approach to delivering a high‑quality output.
- Proficient technical knowledge of the UK Power Sector and associated primary and secondary assets (Overhead Lines, Substations, Protection & Control, Underground Cables) is preferred but not essential, and strong construction backgrounds or other utility knowledge/experience will also be considered.
Qualifications – Essential
- Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline, or relevant experience.
- Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure it prior to commencement of the role.
Qualifications – Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent desirable.
- Membership of IET / IAM leading to Chartered Status.
- Appropriate management qualification (i.e., APM; IPMA Level C and/or Prince2/PMP® certification).
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Be part of a high‑performing delivery team driven by engineering excellence and innovation at scale.
- Forge meaningful relationships with leading clients and decision‑makers across diverse sectors.
- Shape the future of strategic infrastructure, contributing to projects that leave a lasting legacy and improve lives.
- Influence strategic infrastructure growth in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Accelerate your career in an environment that champions professional growth. With tailored development pathways and leadership exposure, your journey with us won’t just be a role—it’ll be a launchpad.
What You Bring
- Strong eye for detail and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Confident communication skills across functions – written and verbal with the ability to adapt to differing audiences.
- Proactive, collaborative, and delivery‑focused mindset.
- Strong understanding of risk management and the ability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate project risks.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Experience operating within client organisations over 10 years (or 8 with a recognised chartership).
- Experience of delivering major projects with relevant sector experience in nuclear, water, environment, defence, rail, highways or other major/complex regulated infrastructure sectors.
- Ability to integrate inputs across people, process, technology, and regulatory interfaces.
- In‑depth knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
- Familiarity with the full construction lifecycle.
- Fully conversant with all commonly used office IT packages as well as industry specific systems (e.g. contract management).
- Experience of common PM methodologies and systems (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Prince2).
- A strong appetite for continuous learning and self‑development.
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a related subject.
- Full membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM or working towards chartership.
- Valid CSCS card.
- NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred).
Location
We're open to basing these roles out of any of our major offices, however travel to client sites may be required.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is subject to client interview and acceptance.
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 toward a sustainable world.
Equal Opportunities Employer
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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