Project Integration Manager

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Project Integration Manager Location: UK-wide (with occasional travel to client offices in Warrington) Type: Full-time, Sector Exposure: Nuclear, Water, Environment, Defence Join the team that’s shaping the UK’s infrastructure future. From cutting edge nuclear projects, innovative water and environmental programmes to major transport and energy projects, our work makes a difference. About the role We are looking for a Project Integration Manager to support a major first-of-a-kind UK Small Modular Reactor programme, in the Nuclear sector. Working within an integrated client environment, you will help coordinate delivery across functions, contracts and workstreams, bringing structure and momentum to cross-boundary matters. Supporting the Project Integration Lead and Senior Project Integration Manager, you will manage assigned integration workstreams and turn interfaces, dependencies, assumptions, actions and decisions into clear, tracked priorities. You will bring stakeholders together, maintain visibility of integration matters and support timely escalation when issues require senior attention. Key responsibilities Support the operation and continuous improvement of the project integration capability. Manage assigned integration workstreams, interfaces and dependencies across internal teams, enabling functions, Tier 1 contractors and strategic workstreams. Identify and progress cross-boundary interfaces, dependencies, assumptions, actions and decisions, ensuring ownership is clear and progress is tracked. Coordinate the closure of cross-cutting actions and decisions, confirming accountabilities and escalating blockers where required. Maintain clear records of integration issues, risks, opportunities, dependencies, assumptions, actions and decision points. Prepare concise integration updates for reporting, governance forums and senior decision-making. Support the development and consistent use of integration tools, registers, reporting processes, ways of working and escalation routes. Work with Project Controls so that integration inputs, dependencies, assumptions and interface matters are visible in schedules, contractor programme reviews and the Integrated Master Schedule. Support gateway reviews, assurance activity and action close-out by coordinating inputs and maintaining visibility of progress. Help clarify the scope, ownership, milestones, dependencies, assumptions and decisions required for strategic and enabling workstreams. Coordinate stakeholder engagement across project management, risk, commercial, procurement, design management, systems engineering, technical assurance, communications and supplier teams. Provide task direction and support to Integration Analysts or Coordinators on assigned activities. Promote consistent cross-functional ways of working, lessons learned and continuous improvement. About you Essential experience and capabilities Experience supporting or managing project delivery, integration, coordination or cross-functional workstreams in a major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, regulated or government environment. Good understanding of major project delivery principles, including governance, assurance, dependency management, stakeholder management, risk and issue management, action tracking and performance reporting. Ability to manage dependencies across multiple functions, contracts or workstreams and maintain momentum on assigned matters. Experience using or supporting delivery frameworks, registers, reporting processes, governance arrangements or cross-functional ways of working. Strong stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and align competing priorities. Ability to identify and progress unresolved assumptions, decisions, interfaces and delivery risks in a structured, evidence-based way. Good analytical judgement and the ability to produce clear, practical reporting and stakeholder updates. Confidence operating in ambiguity and creating structure, clarity and momentum in a developing project environment. Desirable experience Experience working with Project Controls, commercial, procurement, risk, assurance or technical teams to support integrated delivery. Experience coordinating tasks, supporting junior colleagues or directing analysts or coordinators. Knowledge of government project delivery frameworks, business cases, assurance gateways or complex project governance. Experience in nuclear, major infrastructure, first-of-a-kind projects or complex supplier environments. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience, in project management, project delivery, engineering, construction management, business, commercial management or a related discipline. Professional project delivery or project management qualification, or membership of a relevant body such as APM, PRINCE2, PMI, MSP or equivalent, is desirable. Right to work in the UK is required This role is subject to client interview and acceptance What’s in It for You? An exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression Top Employers 2025 - Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices. A global leader in green infrastructure - we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment. Highly competitive reward package Hybrid and flexible working 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays Professional development, chartership support & global mobility Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact 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. Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70+ countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. Egis is a global leader in the vibrant disciplines of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management services, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third-party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering and consulting partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Project Integration Manager to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line. This period marks an exciting time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (PMCM) UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase. The PMCM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by: Developing a premier capability and team; Proactively engaging with key clients, markets, strategic partners and suppliers; Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows; Achieving results through strong commercial policies; Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.