Senior Consultant - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Egis

Egis

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

General information:

Organisation :
Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services

Our mission:

create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings to further the transition to a low-carbon economy and contribute to more balanced and sustainable territorial development.

To support our growth dynamic, we offer a wide variety of career opportunities in more than 120 countries.

Joining our Group and its 16,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Reference :

Position description:

Job title:

Senior Consultant

Contract type:

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context:

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.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we've delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world.

Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

Job description:

About the role

We are seeking experienced Senior Consultants to join our Engineering Consultancy Services Business Unit to safely deliver £50-100m portfolios of challenging rail infrastructure projects, for clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, HS2, Train Operating Companies and many more.

You will be responsible for leading a high performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of Egis.

Duties & responsibilities

Plan and manage a portfolio of noncomplex/complex projects throughout the complete project lifecycle
Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by leading a highperforming team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff.
Responsible for providing effective performance and development management responsibilities for any direct reports, with regards to appraisals and performance management, (such that poor performance is clearly identified and addressed, and good performance is recognised and rewarded).
Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and championing the Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
Accountable for complex internal and external stakeholder engagement/management. Agree project requirements with the Project Sponsor to ensure that business objectives are met.
Propose and agree contract strategy with key internal stakeholders. Produce Invitation to Tender documentation and manage procurement events to secure all necessary contracts for successful portfolio delivery.
Lead on post contract management, including management of early warnings, contract change and change control.
Retain full control of project programmes, interogate supply chain programmes and challenge slippage. Work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation measures.
Responsible for the daytoday management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed Governance arrangements as appropriate.
Lead on all financial reporting, including periodic senior management board meetings

Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Attributes
Essentials (minimum requirements for interview)

Member of the Association of Project Management (or equivalent)
A degree or equivalent
Relevant experience in project management and delivering complex rail projects
Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies
Strong NEC3 contract administration experience
Ability to interogate project programmes (P6 and/or MSP)
Strong financial management/control experience
Right to work in the UK

Desirables (not essential, but highly advantageous)