Nuclear Project and Programme Delivery Lead

-; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Company Description

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 20,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in the vibrant sector of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third-party entities. 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 tendering capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Nuclear Project and Programme Delivery Lead to realise our growth plans and ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance. The role will operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

This period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability ("P3M CM") UK, Ireland and 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:

1. Developing a premier capability and team;
2. Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
3. Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
4. Achieving results through strong commercial policies.

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

Job Description

The importance of this role within the P3M CM team has been reinforced following a strategic review in 2024/25, leading to an updated operational matrix model that integrates all aspects of the commercial lifecycle with essential business partnering responsibilities.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Programme and Commercial Management UK, Ireland and Europe, your role as Associate Director will involve leading work winning initiatives across Europe focusing on strategic service offer, offer benchmarking, risk management, teaming or partnership arrangements, and operations in the Nuclear Sector. Your primary goal will be to drive Service Excellence in Project and Programme Delivery at Egis within these sectors, delivering services that closely align with customer satisfaction, business needs, and stakeholder interests, thus establishing yourself as a trusted Project and Programme advisor. Additionally, you will be responsible for nurturing relationships with Egis's key and strategic suppliers to secure service quality, value for money and superior capability management. The role will be initially focused on the UK and Ireland with the potential to promotion into Europe.

Your responsibilities will include directing various facets of the Project and Programme lifecycle, with a focus on strategic pricing/ cost policy development, analysing commercial options, and overseeing the procurement process. This role involves formulating and implementing strategic management plans, conducting supplier negotiations as needed, and providing timely and effective support and expertise to the business. As a leader within the P3M CM function, you will play a crucial role in setting standards across the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line focusing on nuclear.

Overall Role

The Nuclear Project and Programme Delivery Lead holds a key leadership dual role, both as practice leader (Project and Programme Delivery) and sector leader (Nuclear) for their respective practice discipline reporting to the Senior Director Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management for the UK, Ireland and Europe and working closely with the Nuclear Director.

As P3M CM practice (Project and Programme Delivery) key leader you will be expected to be:

1. Accountable for standardising and innovating Project and Programme Delivery service offerings in the Nuclear Sectors, ensuring compliance of resources to service excellence standards.
2. Accountable for managing, developing and retaining the resource talent within P3M CM, whilst ensuring resources are mobilised on the relevant projects.

As P3M CM Nuclear sector leader you will be expected to:

1. Support the Senior Director and the Nuclear Director to build, shape and lead the Sectors.
2. Accountable for leading the Nuclear sectors within the market - defining the market strategy and driving the relevant Sectors' pipelines for the project and programme Delivery practice aspect of the service offer.
3. Accountable for overseeing bids, tenders and submissions for the practice discipline within the Sector, preparing project commercials and approving service & execution plans.
4. Accountable for overall project delivery for practice discipline and providing necessary oversight to resolve issues.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in an engineering or numeric discipline.
2. Full Membership of chartered body such as IMechE, ICE, IEE, RICS, APM or equivalent.
3. A wealth of experience postgraduate in Nuclear.
4. Line Management and recruitment experience.
5. CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
6. Risk management experience or qualification such as Manager of Risk at Practitioner level (MoR).
7. Health and Safety qualification preferred such as IOSH or equivalent.
8. Valid CSCS card desirable.
9. Work with the P3M CM Leadership team to support the wellbeing and coaching of resources.
10. Ability and experience to oversee the on-boarding process for P3M CM new joiners into the business.

Additional Information

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.