Project Manager - Water Sector

Egis Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis UK is seeking a Project Manager to drive capital programmes across rail, nuclear, and sustainable city sectors. You’ll manage contracts, budgets, and delivery, with involvement across preparation, execution, and reporting to ensure high standards. Opportunities for chartership and sector mobility await.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a high-performance team, with hybrid working and client exposure across projects in the Midlands and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a numeric degree.
• Experience in Civil Infrastructure Engineering.
• Working towards Membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable.
• 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.
• This role is subject to a client interview and acceptance.
• This role is 3 or 4 days in the client's office (Midlands).

Responsibilities

• Contract & Commercial Delivery: Administer NEC3/4 contracts (Options A, C & E) from the client side; support budget control and payments; coordinate with QS for valuations.
• Project Preparation: Conduct scope planning, feasibility assessments, and tender prep; assist risk identification.
• Execution & Oversight: Monitor progress, cash flow, change management, and final account preparation; ensure contract compliance.
• Business Support & Growth: Identify process improvements; maintain project databases and governance reviews.

Skills

Contract management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor/Master in numeric degree

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

Job Description

Project Managers – Deliver Excellence with Egis UK

Join the team that’s shaping the UK’s infrastructure future. At Egis, we deliver innovative water and environmental projects that matter. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a hands‑on role in ensuring our capital programmes run smoothly and to the highest standards—while gaining exposure across sectors like rail, nuclear, and sustainable cities.

Your Growth Path

Whether you're working toward chartership, expanding into new sectors, or refining your expertise—Egis provides structured development support and real opportunity to advance your career. We’re invested in your journey.

Role Responsibilities:

Contract & Commercial Delivery

• Administer NEC3/4 contracts (Options A, C & E) from the client side
• Support budget control, forecasting, and defined cost planning
• Collaborate with QS teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates
• Assist in drafting contractual communications (EWNs, CE notifications, etc.)

Project Preparation

• Conduct initial scope planning and feasibility assessments
• Assist in preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of submissions
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Engage early with contractors during design phases

Execution & Oversight

• Monitor project progress, cash flow, and expenditure
• Support delivery through change management and variation handling
• Participate in dispute resolution and final account preparation
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance

Business Support & Growth

• Help identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice
• Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral
• Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews

Why You’ll Thrive Here?

• Collaborate within a high-performing team that values engineering excellence
• Access projects across sectors with real social and environmental impact
• Hybrid working flexibility and varied client exposure
• Structured development pathways—whether you’re targeting chartership, sector mobility, or sharpening delivery capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a numeric degree
• Experience in Civil Infrastructure Engineering
• Working towards Membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• 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
• This role is subject to a client interview and acceptance
• This role is 3 or 4 days in the client's office (Midlands)

Additional Information

Location

We're open to basing these roles out of any of our major offices, however travel to client sites may be required

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.