Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

Newly acquired by Egis, Thomas & Adamson, a UK-based consultancy firm that offers project management, cost management, building surveying, and construction safety services for built assets are looking to expand the their team. 

We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Infrastructure team out of the Central Edinburgh office. 

As an active Senior Project Manager within our infrastructure project management team you will undertake multiple and complex work assignments, delivering within timeframes and managing resources to provide exemplary professional services to our clients.  You will be as comfortable working autonomously as you will be within a team and will deliver best in class services for a broad range of clients over multiple sectors, across multiple projects.

You will establish strong, supportive, professional relationships with colleagues, clients and the wider project teams built on mutual respect, trust and integrity all whilst contributing to Thomas and Adamson’s strategic business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Planning
  • Strategic project structuring.
  • Development of Project Management Plans.
  • Establishing master programme’s, identifying project milestones and project team member responsibilities.
  • Interrogation of construction programmes, agreeing changes or enhancements.
• Engaging
  • Defining, liaising with and managing key stakeholders.
  • Establishing, implementing and leading project meetings with all project team members and stakeholder groups.
  • Producing project correspondence ensuring actions are clearly defined and delivered upon by all project team members within agreed timescales.
• Procuring
  • Producing and issuing scopes of services and request for proposals (RFPs) and other appointment documents.
  • Actively participating in the preparation of tender documents in conjunction with the internal / external Cost Management department ensuring a full and comprehensive understanding of the project requirements is conveyed and reflected.
  • Reviewing and commenting on tender returns from a technical compliance standpoint.
  • Leading negotiations with contractors to ensure tender costs represent best value.
• Managing Risk, Delivering Value
  • Reviewing and comment on design packages to ensure compliance with the project brief.
  • Leading value engineering and risk review workshops.
  • Compiling and tracking risk mitigation activities and value engineering opportunities.
  • Assessing Contractor’s claims for delay events; working with commercial team members to establish entitlement.
• Project Administration
  • Assessing and reporting on contractor progress and commercial matters during delivery.
  • Assessing quality on-site, raising instructions for defect rectification when necessary.
  • Managing the design team to ensure all contract requirements are being fulfilled.
  • Managing and co-ordinating responses to technical queries or requests for information.
  • Processing Contract Instructions and other contractually mandated procedures.
  • Ensuring document management and communications protocols are adhered to. 
• General Duties
  • Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of sub-consultants or directly appointed project team members.
  • Providing other professional services as directed by the Partner/Director and/or as required by project appointments.
  • Participate in and deliver professional development and training activities working continually to further develop your knowledge and experience.
  • Build upon and maintain culture.
  • Mentor more junior staff.
  • Network and support business development objectives.

Skills and Experience: 

This position requires an understanding of our technical environment, natural leadership, and a strong ability to uild strong working relationships. We are also looking for individuals with the following experience: 

• Demonstrable consultancy project management / construction project management experience in the infrastructure sector (ideally within residential).
• A knowledge of residential / commercial development would be advantageous.
• A wealth of project management experience within a senior level role 
  Preferably a Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent, or working towards accreditation.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and a consummate and organized multi-tasker.
• Ability to manage multiple, various, concurrent and conflicting projects.
• An ability to build relationships with and manage multiple types of internal and external stakeholders.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, 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 everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.