Water Programme Lead

About the role

Egis is recruiting a Water Programme Lead for its UK Water business, within the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line, to support major multi-disciplinary water and wastewater programmes across the Midlands. The role sits in the new Project, Programme and Portfolio (P3M CM) function and involves leading delivery, overseeing contracts and contributing to business development. It is subject to client interview and acceptance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme delivery across capital infrastructure and non-infrastructure portfolios, with governance, milestone tracking and risk management
• Oversee NEC3/4 contract administration (Options A, C and E) and work with QS teams on forecasting, valuations and cost control
• Draft and manage contractual communications including EWNs and compensation events, and lead negotiations on change orders, variations and claims
• Conduct post-project evaluations and capture lessons learned
• Cultivate long-term client relationships, identify cross-selling opportunities and represent Egis at client forums, pitches and strategic meetings
• Identify new business opportunities, build relationships with existing and prospective clients, and partner with directors on bids
• Maintain a business intelligence database of client insights, bid outcomes and lessons learned

Required profile

• Right to work in the UK, valid driving licence and willingness for occasional site visits
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a numeric degree
• Full membership of a chartered body such as APM at MAPM
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Minimum of 3 days per week on-site, subject to client interview and acceptance

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management
• Experience with ECI/ESI in design and build programmes
• NEC (3/4) accreditation preferred

What we offer

• Work across high-impact sectors including nuclear and defence
• Hybrid working flexibility and a clear path to progression