Assistant Project Manager

About Egis and the Role

Egis is a prominent international consulting, construction engineering, and operations firm dedicated to creating sustainable, balanced, and resilient solutions across transportation, energy, and built environments. With over 50 years of industry experience and a workforce of 22,000 professionals across more than 120 countries, Egis is committed to people-first values, sustainability, and innovation.

In the UK, Egis is engaged in delivering major infrastructure projects including motorways, tramways, nuclear power plants, and smart cities. Among its flagship UK projects is the M25 motorway, a critical transport artery used by over 200,000 vehicles daily. The M25 network comprises roughly 800 structures and 5 tunnels, necessitating continuous maintenance and upgrades to ensure optimal operation.

The Joint Venture, Connect Plus Services (CPS), combines Egis and partners to manage widening, operation, and maintenance of the M25 under a 30-year contract running until 2039.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with project management teams and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of project delivery objectives, monitor project performance, and jointly resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with the Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract by clarifying team roles, managing risks and issues promptly, producing accurate reports timely, and maintaining comprehensive records including change management documentation.
• Assist in design activities and agree on project plans to properly allocate resources and organize tasks for effective project delivery.
• Support projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from feasibility studies through design and construction—while contributing insights for investment decisions.
• Develop detailed cost profiles that identify key risks and resource needs accurately.
• Identify, assess, and escalate emerging risks, dependencies, constraints, and issues, and implement strategies to overcome them as necessary.
• Monitor and support Framework Contractors and Designers to ensure alignment with project goals, including health and safety standards, schedule adherence, and cost control, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Contribute to the business’s sustainability initiatives focused on achieving net zero carbon emissions and biodiversity net gain.
• Coordinate with construction and supervision teams to ensure proper management of permits, certificates, and site reporting corresponding to project requirements.

Working Conditions

• Travel to various network offices and depots will be required as necessary.
• Periodic site visits may include night shifts.
• A full driving license is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Demonstrated experience collaborating within teams to successfully develop multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with integrity and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships and secure engagement.
• Commercial acumen to drive project delivery performance and effectively manage contracts.
• High resilience to navigate conflicting priorities and challenges constructively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to clarify project strategies and ensure mutual understanding.
• Experience managing and maintaining detailed project and stage plans alongside Framework Contractors, Designers, and internal collaborators.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong commitment to safety culture.
• Capability to prioritize, self-manage, and foster trustful relationships.

Additional Information

Egis is an Equal Opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Applications are assessed strictly on experience, qualifications, and suitability for the role. Candidates must be UK-based and legally authorized to work in the country without sponsorship.