Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.
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 stations, depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.
The Midland Metro Alliance is expanding the West Midlands tram network to improve connectivity, support economic growth, and provide more sustainable transport options. Key projects include the Birmingham Eastside and Westside extensions, and the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extensio
Our scope includes Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design, Systems and sub-systems Integration, Engineering construction support, Safety Verification and Testing and Commissionin
We are looking to hire an experienced Light Rail Programme Manager to join this project. You will be based in the office at Birmingha
es:Deliver a portfolio of programmes and projects of major light rail design proje
ctsTo provide the leadership and daily direction of Senior Project Managers, design leads and associated support functions including PMO, Commercial, safety, Consents and Procurement thereby being accountable for all aspects of delivery of their portfolio including time, cost, quality, health & safety and environmental performa
nceTo ensure risk and opportunity management is undertaken across their portfo
lioForecast expenditure, project and sub-programme milestones, regulatory outputs and resource requireme
ntsManage the performance of the assigned portfolio plan including safety, cost and schedule efficiencies targeted, network performance and customer experie
nceVisibly help develop processes to improve problem solving and challenge to existing solutions, allowing a lower cost design and installation approach to all programmes and proje
ctsEnsure review and continuous improvement of the project delivery team' and support functions knowledge and skill base through training, coaching & staff developm
entAccountable for the on-going development of a robust programme and project strategies to ensure delivery and completion of the outp
utsManage working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders at all levels in respective organisations from company directors to operational staff using influencing ski
affManage both strategic and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale programme and project, focusing on outcomes to achieve medium term objectives and business pla
Ensure that commercial arrangements are managed with others including Alliance members, delivery partners and other suppliers to ensure that contractual conditions and clauses are met and that robust cost controls are in pl
iceMay be asked to participate in 'Business Change' or other 'Special' projects in addition to existing role and dut
ionsMember of the Association of Project Management (or equival
ent)5 to 10 years’ experience in engineering / project management roles within the construction industry, preference for rail or tramway proj
ectsRelevant experience in project management and delivering complex rail proj
ectsEstablished network of tier 1 contractor / consultant relations
hipsExcellent client relationship and stakeholder management sk
illsPromotion and management of framework contr
actsIdentifying and building new pipeline of