Senior Project Manager - Water

Egis Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee contract management and project delivery in the water, environment, rail, or nuclear sectors. This role requires experience with NEC3/4 contracts, budget control, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both pre- and post-contract management. The company is committed to personal growth and offers opportunities for training and career advancement.

Benefits

Access to training courses

Support for chartership development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts and managing construction projects.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-contract management in UK sectors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage client-side contract administration for NEC3/4 contracts.
• Conduct initial project scope planning and feasibility studies.
• Lead evaluation and negotiation of change orders or variations.

Skills

Contract management

Budget control

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Project scope planning

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. As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI) in design and build major capital programmes. We will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.

Role Responsibilities

• 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 the design phase

Post-Contract Activities

• Manage and administer construction contractsMonitor 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

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sector. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management.