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Senior Project Manager – Edinburgh
About Egis and the Role
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that respond to the climate emergency while delivering balanced, sustainable, and resilient development. Operating across 100+ countries with 22,000+ employees, we develop and deploy innovative solutions for clients that shape society and living environments worldwide.
Our award-winning buildings consultancy unit at Egis UK (formerly Thomas & Adamson) specialises in:
- Project management
- Cost management
- Building surveying
- Construction safety services
With over 90 years of experience, we support organisations in procuring, delivering, and operating built assets across the UK. Our personalised expertise provides clients with greater confidence, more time, and increased return on investment.
We invite applications from passionate individuals to join us in Edinburgh as a Senior Project Manager.
Job Description
As our Senior Project Manager, you will direct complex assignments across multiple projects and sectors, ensuring outstanding client service while aligning with Egis’ values. This role demands:
- Autonomous problem-solving and team collaboration
- Exceptional project delivery under tight deadlines
- A client-focused, strategic approach to exemplify our service standards
Key Responsibilities
Planning
- Develop project management plans and establish governance frameworks
- Draft and maintain master programmes, milestones, and team responsibilities
- Review construction programmes, validating requirements and proposing enhancements
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Engagement
- Define, manage, and liaise with key stakeholders at every level
- Lead project meetings and correspondence authoring to ensure action-tracking
- Prepare formal/informal reports tailored to client needs
- Attend client board meetings; compile and distribute reports in advance
Procurement
- Write and issue scopes of work, requests for proposals (RFPs) and appointment documents
- Participation in project tender preparation with internal/external cost management teams to ensure clarity of scope
- Review tender responses from a technical compliance standpoint
- Lead contractor negotiations to achieve best-value pricing
- Support appointment finalisation
Risk & Value Delivery
- Review design packages for brief compliance
- Facilitate value engineering and risk workshops
- Track risk mitigation strategies and opportunities
- Assess contractor delay claims in collaboration with commercial teams
Project Administration
- Monitor design team/contractor progress and commercial matters
- Conduct formal board reporting, agenda-setting, and minute-taking
- Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and communication protocols
- Manage Document Management Systems (DMS) and project correspondence logs
Commercial
- Schedule project costs and negotiate fees
- Track and report financial performance
- Vet fee proposals and process invoices
- Authorise change requests, assess financial impacts, and seek stakeholder approval
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General Duties
- Oversee / mentor sub-consultants or project teams
- Support professional development and foster team culture
- Contribute to business growth initiatives and lead networking
Key Attributes
To excel in this role, you must embody:
- Client-centric precision and results-oriented energy
- Adaptability and a strong work ethic to manage ambiguity
- Emotional intelligence and stakeholder alignment skills
- Exceptional written communication and reporting skills
- Proficient multi-tasking and prioritisation under pressure
- Relationship-building expertise with internal/external partners
Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree-level equivalent education or proven experience
- Membership of the Association of Project Managers (MAPM) or equivalent credential
- Proven buildings/civil scheme experience (aviation sector highly desirable)
- NEC project management knowledge advantageous
Note: Security clearance may be required.
Experience & Compliance
- 5+ years of uninterrupted UK employment (for potential security clearance)
- Demonstratable project management expertise across complex, concurrent initiatives
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Egis values innovation and diversity. Applications under consideration will focus solely on experience, essential criteria, and role suitability. Should you join Egis, you’ll contribute to an inclusive environment where culture thrives in collaboration.
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