Job Description
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 in consultancy roles. However, there will be opportunity for progression between UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sectors.
Senior Feed Project Manager – Water & Environment, Egis, UK
Location: Midlands-based Type: Full-time, Sector Exposure: Water sector
Your Role & Impact
We are seeking a high‑calibre Senior Feed Project Manager to join our UK Water business, supporting major programmes across the Midlands. As part of a global engineering consultancy recognised for delivering sustainable and resilient water infrastructure, this leadership role is central to the successful delivery of complex, high‑value multi‑disciplinary water and wastewater projects across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Delivery Take full ownership of technical design delivery across wastewater non-infrastructure projects-from mobilisation through to completion-ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, commercial performance, and high levels of client satisfaction.
Multi‑Disciplinary Design Management Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams (process, civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, environmental) to deliver large‑scale treatment, network, and resilience schemes. Many projects will form part of major AMP programmes delivered in collaboration with Tier 1 delivery partners.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong working relationships with water company clients, delivery partners, and regulatory stakeholders. Provide proactive leadership to ensure project expectations, statutory requirements, and industry standards are consistently met or exceeded.
Integrated Delivery Across UK & Global Teams Drive UK‑based design teams to produce integrated, efficient, and innovative solutions. Foster a collaborative, digitally enabled, and commercially aware working environment that supports programme outcomes.
Governance & Assurance Support Work closely with Project Managers to ensure robust governance across scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and assurance. Support the development of design strategies, optioneering, technical reviews, and risk mitigation plans aligned with AMP and regulatory commitments.
Business Growth & Team Development Contribute to business growth by supporting client development, identifying new opportunities, and shaping future water sector programmes. Mentor emerging design managers and engineers, helping to build capability and strengthen the regional team.
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 he design phase
Post-Contract Activities
* Manage and administer construction contracts
* Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow
* Lead the evaluation and negotiation of change orders or variations
* Claims and dispute resolution
* Final accounts and post-project evaluation
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a numeric degree
* Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
* A wealth of experience postgraduate in Rail, Nuclear, Water and/ or Environment.
* Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers.
* CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
* Risk management experience
* Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable.
* Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side
* An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts (A-C-E must have)
* You must have the right to work in the UK
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.
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.