Water Programme Lead

Egis Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis UK is seeking a high-calibre Programme Lead to shape strategy, drive delivery and inspire change across water and environment programmes in the Midlands. You will orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams, align with client goals, and uphold Egis’s values of responsibility, creativity and collaboration.

This leadership role covers governance, NEC contract oversight, stakeholder engagement, and business development, with on-site presence three days a week and hybrid working across the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a numeric degree.
• Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Strong knowledge with CDM regulations and risk management
• Experience with NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred)
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
• This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme delivery across capital infrastructure/ Non-Infrastructure portfolios
• Establish and embed robust governance, milestone tracking, and risk management frameworks
• Align programme outcomes with strategic business objectives and client expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and accountability
• Oversee NEC3/4 contract administration (Options A, C & E), ensuring compliance and delivery excellence
• Collaborate with QS teams on forecasting, valuations, and cost control
• Draft and manage key contractual communications including EWNs and Compensation Events
• Lead the negotiation and resolution of change orders, variations, and claims
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and inform future programme improvements
• Cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with clients, delivery partners, and internal leadership to drive strategic alignment and delivery confidence
• Actively identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities to expand Egis’s service footprint across existing portfolios
• Represent Egis at high-level client forums, steering groups, and external events—positioning the company as a preferred strategic partner
• Foster transparent communication channels and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure programme objectives are understood, supported, and achieved
• Represent Egis in client pitches and strategic forums
• Proactively scanning the market for emerging opportunities and client needs, ensuring we remain ahead of the curve.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with both new and existing clients—acting as a trusted advisor and ambassador for our brand
• Partner with Associate Directors and Directors to craft client-centric bids, while leading cross-functional engagement to showcase operational excellence, innovation, and commercial impact
• Maintain a robust business intelligence database with client insights, bid outcomes, and lessons learned, while embedding feedback loops and knowledge sharing to drive continuous improvement across the business development lifecycle

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Contract management NEC3/4

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a numeric degree

APM MAPM membership

Tools

CDM regulations

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspectofthe built environment, transport and energyto build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of23,500employees across more than 70 countries. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, working to sustain efficient commercial operations while working with multiple third-party partners. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Water capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Water Programme Lead tooperateas part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

We areseekingahigh‑calibre ProgrammeLeadto 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‑valuemulti‑disciplinarywater and wastewater projects across the region.

This period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme,Portfolio (PMO)and Commercial Management Capability (“P3M CM”) UK,Irelandand Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase.

The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offernumerousopportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

Must have the Right to work in the UK; valid driving licence; occasional site visits.

A minimum of 3 days in the client's office, role subject to client interview and acceptance

Job Description

Programme Lead – Shape Strategy, Drive Delivery, Inspire Change, Create a better future | Egis UK

At Egis, we don’t just deliver infrastructure—we engineer transformation. Our purpose is to improve people’s quality of life while supporting communities and drastically reducing carbon emissions. As we expand our footprint across the UK’s water and environment, we’re seeking a visionary Programme Lead to orchestrate high-impact programmes that shape a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

As Programme Lead, you’ll be the strategic force behind multi-disciplinary programmes—ensuring alignment with client goals, commercial targets, and delivery excellence. You’ll work across sectors, teams, and stakeholders to turn vision into reality, while embodying Egis’s values of responsibility, creativity, and collaboration.

Programme Leadership & Governance

• Lead end-to-end programme delivery across capital infrastructure/ Non-Infrastructure portfolios
• Establish and embed robust governance, milestone tracking, and risk management frameworks
• Align programme outcomes with strategic business objectives and client expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and accountability

Commercial & Contract Oversight

• Oversee NEC3/4 contract administration (Options A, C & E), ensuring compliance and delivery excellence
• Collaborate with QS teams on forecasting, valuations, and cost control
• Draft and manage key contractual communications including EWNs and Compensation Events
• Lead the negotiation and resolution of change orders, variations, and claims
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and inform future programme improvements

Stakeholder Engagement & Growth

• Cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with clients, delivery partners, and internal leadership to drive strategic alignment and delivery confidence
• Actively identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities to expand Egis’s service footprint across existing portfolios
• Represent Egis at high-level client forums, steering groups, and external events—positioning the company as a preferred strategic partner
• Foster transparent communication channels and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure programme objectives are understood, supported, and achieved
• Represent Egis in client pitches and strategic forums

Business Development & Strategic Growth

As a key contributor to our growth strategy, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across our core sectors. This includes:

• Proactively scanning the market for emerging opportunities and client needs, ensuring we remain ahead of the curve.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with both new and existing clients—acting as a trusted advisor and ambassador for our brand.
• Partner with Associate Directors and Directors to craft client-centric bids, while leading cross-functional engagement to showcase operational excellence, innovation, and commercial impact.
• Maintain a robust business intelligence database with client insights, bid outcomes, and lessons learned, while embedding feedback loops and knowledge sharing to drive continuous improvement across the business development lifecycle.

Why Egis?

At Egis, wedon’tjust deliver infrastructure—we build careers.You’llbenefitfrom:

• Opportunities to work acrosshigh-impact sectorsincluding nuclear anddefence
• A collaborative culture that valuesinnovation, inclusion, and sustainability
• Hybrid working flexibility and a clear path to progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree qualification in a numeric degree
• Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Strong knowledge with CDM regulations and risk management
• Experience with ECI/ESI in design & build programmes
• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred)
• Willingness to work on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
• This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

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.

Diversity & Inclusion:

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.