Junior Consultant

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

2023-8805 Position description

Job title

Junior 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.

About Us

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 16,000 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.

Job description

About the role

We are seeking Junior Consultants to join our Engineering Consultancy Services Business Unit to support the safe delivery of projects up to 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 a key member of a high performing team and will be instrumental in the growth of Egis.

Duties & responsibilities

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  Work as part of a project team, assisting in the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality through various phases in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management support service in accordance with relevant governance processes and standards.
• Monitor and report programme and progress in accordance with project reporting systems and guidelines.
• Develop and integrate, effective support systems to enable the Project Manager to manage and control change.
• Build and maintain relationships with client representatives and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance indicators and provide periodic progress reports.
• Support the Project Management team in providing a safe working environment at all times during the execution of those projects under their responsibility.

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

• Working towards or willing to work towards gaining a Project Management Qualification (e.g. PMI, Prince, MSP, Agile, APM Project, PFQ)
• Knowledge and experience of supporting projects through to delivery
• Exceptional customer focus/engagement/stakeholder management skills
• Organised and self-starter with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A degree or equivalent
• Right to work in the UK

Desirables (not essential, but highly advantageous)

• 
  Experience implementing GRIP, PACE, Pathway or other project management methodologies
• Proven influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• HSQE awareness, issues and principles.
• Demonstrable contract / commercial awareness.

Profile

What’s in it for you?

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

26 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 28 days a year) on top of bank holidays

• Annual Bonus up to 10% bonus, depending on level
• Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
• Travel Loans
• Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month
• Electric Car Scheme
• Training & Development

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.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

Cardiff

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

6-Engineer’s degree

Minimum level of experience required

N/A

Languages

English (5- Proficiency)