Project Manager - UK Wide

Egis; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee design and engineering projects across the UK. The role involves managing project scope, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or relevant experience. A competitive salary package is offered, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Workplace Pension

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering projects as a Project Manager.
• Understanding of NEC 4 contract application.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Manage internal and external project aspects according to contract.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

NEC 4 contract knowledge

Health and Safety legislation

Customer-centric approach

Education

Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

About the Role

Location - UK Wide roles available

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of Design and Engineering projects, overseeing all aspects of Project Planning, Execution, and Delivery in accordance with the contract scope.

Close collaboration with multidisciplined teams, including Designers, Engineers, Clients, and third-party Stakeholders is required, to ensure project objectives are met on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Previous experience of the UK Power Sector is preferable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure scope and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered in accordance with the project requirements and contract to time, quality and cost.
• Effective communication, building and managing strong relationships with internal project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Lead the project team, actively managing key stakeholders to ensure their input and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Controlling internal and external commercial aspects of the project under the contract arrangements, NEC 4 contract form.
• Managing risk to the business and to the Client.
• Work effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental issues are proactively managed by all parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all contract/project activities adhere to current legislation and Client policies and procedures.

What do 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 this prior to commencement of the role.

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)

What’s in it for you?

Location - UK Wide roles available

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as pre project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours:

Ideally full time but will consider Contingent Worker Contract and Part-Time options.

Package:

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Working hours of 40hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this
• 22days holiday, plus bank holidays with an option to increase
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Death in Service
• Company car scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, 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 everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.