Senior Water Project Manager - Hybrid & Impact

Egis; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water sector programmes in the UK. You’ll drive scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality, providing hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery to client expectations.

Hybrid working, strong client exposure, and structured development pathways are available within our PMCM capability to support your chartership goals and broader career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree qualification.
• Significant experience in Civil Engineering, or Infrastructure Project Management.
• Membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable.
• Experienced user of the NEC3/NEC4 suite of contracts (A-C-E).
• Right to work in the UK.
• This role requires 3–4 days in the client’s office (Midlands).

Responsibilities

• 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.).
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral.
• Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Client-side delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

MAPM chartered body membership

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts toolkit

Cost forecasting tools

Job description

Egis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water sector programmes in the UK. You’ll drive scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality, providing hands-on leadership across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery to client expectations.

Hybrid working, strong client exposure, and structured development pathways are available within our PMCM capability to support your chartership goals and broader career progression.