Overview
Circa £90k, salary depending on skills and experience. Permanent role based in Peterborough or Norwich with hybrid working. Full time with flexibility for part-time. 30 days annual leave, car allowance, private healthcare, bonus and double match pension up to 6–7% (Anglian Water doubles your contributions).Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, with the option to work from home, project offices and from an Anglian Water office. Primary location: Thorpewood, Peterborough or Norwich Hub. Travel to construction site locations around the region may be required.
Shape the Future of Infrastructure Delivery — Join Us as a Senior ECC Project Manager. Take the lead on multiple projects within our capital investment programme and influence the delivery of contract and commercial excellence.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and drive successful management of NEC3 PSC & ECC contracts across AMP8 Alliance Agreements.
- Report to the Head of Contract Management and own contract management and administration across Tier 1 supply chain partners.
- Shape and deliver the Contract Management and Assurance Strategy; ensure commercial outcomes are optimised and programmes are delivered efficiently and collaboratively.
- Lead and develop a team of ECC Project Managers; act as a key escalation point; engage with stakeholders across the business and beyond.
- Champion best practice and drive continual improvement in how we manage the capital investment programme.
- Lead administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliances; manage a large investment portfolio and ensure contract compliance and risk management.
- Supervise and support the ECC Project Management team; address escalations and remove delivery barriers.
- Ensure robust assurance processes, maintain accurate financial records, oversee procurement strategies and contract drafting.
- Promote collaboration and informed decision-making within governance structures and stakeholder networks.
- Monitor and report portfolio performance, compliance, and risk at programme level; lead governance activities and drive improvements from insights and feedback.
- Support alignment of contract and commercial strategies with Alliances’ broader goals; lead strategic initiatives and ensure effective commercial training and assurance frameworks.
- Represent senior leadership in key forums; support development of commercial training and assurance frameworks.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in construction, engineering, or a science-related discipline.
- NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation; extensive knowledge of NEC contracts, especially in construction and utilities.
- Strong background in commercial and contract management; proven experience managing large-scale construction contracts with governance and assurance.
- Skilled in dispute resolution and mediation; proficient in Office 365 and modern digital tools.
- Leadership and team-management experience; ability to mentor, motivate, and manage individuals and teams.
- Strong decision-making能力 and experience in business-critical roles; confident in challenging issues and strategic decisions.
- Clear, concise communication; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; ability to collaborate across teams to achieve shared goals; proven ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships.
- Strategic and commercial thinking; big-picture perspective; risk awareness; proactive in driving improvements and efficiency; able to manage competing priorities within governance structures.
Personal Attributes
- Ethical, sustainable, and responsible; passionate, driven and solutions-focused with strong problem-solving ability.
- Committed to continuous learning and developing others.
Benefits
- Private health care; car allowance; 30 days annual leave; flexible working; competitive pension with double-match (up to 7% in some cases); bonus scheme; flexible benefits to support wellbeing and lifestyle.
What does it take to be a Senior ECC Project Manager?
As a senior leader in contract and commercial management, you will influence the delivery of a multi-million+ capital investment portfolio within a high-performing, collaborative Alliance environment.
Important
Closing date: 31 May 2026. This position may be filled prior to the stated closing date; please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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