Birmingham, United Kingdom On-site

Egis Group is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Design (Water Sector)

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design delivery for wastewater non-infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring engineering quality, regulatory adherence, financial performance, and client contentment.
  • Coordinate diverse design teams including process, civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, and environmental specialists to execute major water treatment, network, and resilience projects.
  • Develop and sustain effective working relationships with water utility clients, delivery partners, and regulatory bodies.
  • Provide forward-thinking leadership to consistently meet or surpass project goals, legal obligations, and industry benchmarks.
  • Guide UK-based design teams in delivering unified, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions.
  • Promote a cooperative, digitally integrated, and commercially focused environment that advances programme success.
  • Assist in formulating design strategies, option evaluations, technical assessments, and risk reduction plans in line with asset management plans and regulatory obligations.
  • Support business expansion by aiding client engagement, uncovering new opportunities, and influencing future water sector initiatives.
  • Coach junior design managers and engineers to grow talent and enhance regional team strength.
  • Manage and administer NEC3/4 Option A, C, and E ECC contracts from the client perspective.
  • Oversee project budgeting and financial control.
  • Work with quantity surveyors on payment assessments and certification of monthly payments under NEC4 ECC and PSC contract forms.
  • Collaborate with QS on forecasting actual costs and determining Defined Cost.
  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal departments and external partners.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of project and commercial records per contract terms and manage any contractual matters.
  • Prepare and issue contract notices such as Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and General Communications following industry best practices.
  • Carry out initial project setup, cost projections, and feasibility analyses.
  • Draft tender documents for procurement processes.
  • Assess submitted tenders for technical and commercial suitability.
  • Identify project risks and create strategies to mitigate them.
  • Engage contractors early during design development to improve outcomes.
  • Administer and manage construction phase contracts.
  • Track project spending and ensure healthy cash flow management.
  • Lead assessment and negotiation of change orders or variations.
  • Handle claims and support resolution of disputes.

Work Arrangement

On-site

About company
Egis Group
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.
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Job Details
Department Energy and Sustainable Cities
Category management
Posted 23 days ago