Project Manager

Our Water company client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with NEC 3/4 experience to lead on major capital delivery projects in the Water sector based out of Peterborough with hybrid working.

The role will lead the contract management, administration and assurance of NEC3/NEC4 contracts across major infrastructure and construction projects. Managing a portfolio of projects valued between 500k and 15m, you will work closely with delivery teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders to ensure effective contract governance, compliance, collaboration and project success.

The role can be based out of Peterborough or Norwich hubs with hybrid working (2 or 3 days expected in office or on site)

Responsibilities

• Act as the ECC Project Manager for NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring effective contract administration, governance and compliance.
• Manage and support a portfolio of projects ranging from 500k to 15m.
• Lead contract management activities including change control, Early Warnings, Risk Reduction Meetings and compensation event processes.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to delivery teams, ensuring obligations are met across Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain partners.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution, maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Deliver contract assurance activities including final account reviews, contract audits, cost validation, defect management and compliance reporting.
• Produce performance reports and project insights, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Participate in portfolio governance boards and support project approvals through robust governance processes.
• Promote best practice, continuous improvement and a collaborative alliancing culture across programmes and supply chains.
• Support procurement activities, including contract strategy development and NEC contract option selection.
• Mentor and support Assistant ECC Project Managers and contribute to team development.
• Champion Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental standards through site visits and proactive leadership.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Water industry experience desirable not essential
• HND or Degree in Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation.
• Proven experience in NEC contract management and administration.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Experience managing project change control, risk management and assurance activities.
• Sound understanding of project governance and performance management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify risks, challenge constructively and drive value–for–money outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
• Experience working within alliance, framework or collaborative delivery models.
• Knowledge of procurement strategies and NEC pricing options.
• Experience undertaking commercial assurance, audits or compliance reviews.

Benefits

• Salary circa 65–75k per annum
• Car/Car allowance
• 2/3 days in Peterborough or Norwich – hybrid working
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell
• Private Medical
• Double matched pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital investment programmes.
• Exposure to high–value projects within a collaborative alliance environment.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards continued NEC and industry professional development.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior professionals.
• Collaborative, inclusive and high–performing team culture.