Water Programme Lead

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients across every aspect of the built environment, transport and energy to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees across more than 70 countries. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people‑first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Egis is a leader in infrastructure engineering, planning, and management, working to sustain efficient commercial operations while working with multiple third‑party partners. 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 Water capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Water Programme Lead to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

We are seeking a high‑calibre Programme Lead 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.

This period marks an exhilarating time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, Portfolio (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:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with markets and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• 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.

Must have the Right to work in the UK; valid driving licence; occasional site visits.

A minimum of 3 days in the client's office, role subject to client interview and acceptance

At Egis, we don’t just deliver infrastructure—we engineer transformation. Our purpose is to improve people’s quality of life while supporting communities and drastically reducing carbon emissions. As we expand our footprint across the UK’s water and environment, we’re seeking a visionary Programme Lead to orchestrate high-impact programmes that shape a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

As Programme Lead, you’ll be the strategic force behind multi‑disciplinary programmes—ensuring alignment with client goals, commercial targets, and delivery excellence. You’ll work across sectors, teams, and stakeholders to turn vision into reality, while embodying Egis’s values of responsibility, creativity, and collaboration.

• Lead end-to-end programme delivery across capital infrastructure/ Non-Infrastructure portfolios
• Establish and embed robust governance, milestone tracking, and risk management frameworks
• Align programme outcomes with strategic business objectives and client expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and accountability

• Oversee NEC3/4 contract administration (Options A, C &
  
  E), ensuring compliance and delivery excellence
• Collaborate with QS teams on forecasting, valuations, and cost control
• Draft and manage key contractual communications including EWNs and Compensation Events
• Lead the negotiation and resolution of change orders, variations, and claims
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and inform future programme improvements

• Cultivate trusted, long‑term relationships with clients, delivery…