Senior Project Manager - Design (Water Sector) at EgisGroup

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. Senior Feed Project Manager – Water & Environment, Egis, UK Location: Midlands-based Type: Full-time, Sector Exposure: Water sector Your Role & Impact We are seeking a high‑calibre Senior Feed Project Manager to 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‑value multi‑disciplinary water and wastewater projects across the region. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery Take full ownership of technical design delivery across wastewater non-infrastructure projects-from mobilisation through to completion-ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, commercial performance, and high levels of client satisfaction. Multi‑Disciplinary Design Management Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams (process, civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, environmental) to deliver large‑scale treatment, network, and resilience schemes. Many projects will form part of major AMP programmes delivered in collaboration with Tier 1 delivery partners. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong working relationships with water company clients, delivery partners, and regulatory stakeholders. Provide proactive leadership to ensure project expectations, statutory requirements, and industry standards are consistently met or exceeded. Integrated Delivery Across UK & Global Teams Drive UK‑based design teams to produce integrated, efficient, and innovative solutions. Foster a collaborative, digitally enabled, and commercially aware working environment that supports programme outcomes. Governance & Assurance Support Work closely with Project Managers to ensure robust governance across scope, cost, schedule, risk, quality, and assurance. Support the development of design strategies, optioneering, technical reviews, and risk mitigation plans aligned with AMP and regulatory commitments. Business Growth & Team Development Contribute to business growth by supporting client development, identifying new opportunities, and shaping future water sector programmes. Mentor emerging design managers and engineers, helping to build capability and strengthen the regional team. Role Responsibilities: General • 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 practicePre-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 he design phasePost-Contract Activities • Manage and administer construction contracts • Monitor 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