Programme & Commercial Management Director

Job title Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 18,000 employees in over 100 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join the EGIS Europe Energy & Sustainable Cities leadership as the Programme & Commercial Management Director.

This key leadership role involves overseeing and driving the growth of our services specifically in our Energy, Nuclear, Water & Environment sectors including project management, portfolio management and programme management, cost management and commercial management.

The role will be based in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all PPM & CCM activities across Europe (UK & Ireland as priority countries) including project and business performance, work winning/pipeline management, client relations and employee engagement.
• Leading and being accountable for driving growth for your group.
• Building strong client relationships, engaging regularly with clients and driving client focus in the group.
• Being accountable for establishing & maintaining a professional project/commercial management team capable of delivering the required services to our clients. Developing succession and resilience to future proof the business and its offering to our clients.
• Establishing robust processes and procedures to manage the group business and associated project risks.
• Developing and leading delivery of the strategy to achieve financial performance of the group and accountability for achievement of the group's financial and operational targets.
• Actively leading on Health, Safety and Wellbeing activities across the group.
• Delivering accurate and informative periodic business reports.
• Ensuring all company safety, quality, environmental, commercial and project management procedures are followed.
• Personal accountability for the successful delivery of complex projects.

Profile

Skills and Experience

• Experience leading major projects or a significant portfolio of projects with proven project delivery.
• Experience with major UK clients in a consultancy environment as a must. Experience in Ireland (preferred) and wider continental Europe (desirable).
• Good understanding of commercial management of consultancy services to clients including business unit Profit and Loss accounts.
• A proven track record of providing business, commercial, project leadership across a wide range of major infrastructure projects for government and private sector and in more than one sector. (Nuclear, Energy & Water preferred; Defence desirable).
• Demonstrable commitment to a proactive culture of health, safety and wellbeing. Thorough knowledge of H&S legislation, CDM requirements, and Safe by Design principles.
• Naturally curious, solution focused and responsive to client problems. You're naturally driven to collaborate and exceed client expectations.
• Natural ability to develop strong customer and stakeholder relationships, through effective listening and influencing skills.
• A collaborative approach to work effectively with other Groups and Disciplines within EGIS.
• Willingness to travel as required for project assignments.
• Chartered project manager or similar and member of a related professional body.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, 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 every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Minimum level of education required

4-Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Minimum level of experience required

Over 10 years

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