Circa £90k, salary depending on skills and experience
Permanent
Peterborough or Norwich / 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%
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home, Project Offices and from an Anglian Water office. Your primary location will be Anglian Water's office based in Thorpewood, Peterborough or in our Norwich Hub. As part of the role you will also be expected to visit and work from construction site locations around the region.
Shape the Future of Infrastructure Delivery – Join Us as a Senior ECC Project Manager
Are you ready to take the lead on multiple projects within our capital investment programme and influence the way we deliver contract and commercial excellence? We're looking for a number of Senior ECC Project Managers to oversee and drive the successful management of NEC3 PSC & ECC contracts across our AMP8 Alliance Agreements.
In these high-impact roles, you’ll report directly to the Head of Contract Management and take ownership of contract management and administration across our Tier 1 supply chain partners.
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Contract Management and Assurance Strategy, ensuring that commercial outcomes are optimised and that our programmes are delivered efficiently and collaboratively.
As a strategic leader, you’ll also support and develop a team of ECC Project Managers, act as a key escalation point, and lead positive engagement with stakeholders across the business and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to champion best practice, challenge the status quo, and help us continually improve how we manage our capital investment programme.
What will you be doing?
Contract Management & Administration
Lead and oversee the effective administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliances.
Manage a large investment portfolio, ensuring contract compliance, risk management, and timely issue resolution.
Supervise and support the ECC Project Management team, addressing escalations and removing delivery barriers.
Ensure robust assurance processes, maintain accurate financial records, and oversee procurement strategies and contract drafting.
Promote collaboration and drive informed decision-making within governance structures and stakeholder networks.
Performance Management & Portfolio Governance
Monitor and report on portfolio performance, compliance, and risk at programme level.
Lead governance activities, including decision-making and issue escalation across investment boards.
Drive improvements through insights, feedback loops, and compliance strategies.
Influencing the Alliancing Approach
Champion a collaborative and commercially aware culture across project teams and stakeholders.
Support the implementation of efficiency and improvement initiatives across projects.
Align contract and commercial strategies with the broader goals of the Alliances and the business.
Leadership and Strategy
Lead and develop a high-performing ECC Project Management team.
Drive strategic initiatives, business improvements, and support wider commercial operations.
Represent senior leadership in key forums and support the development of commercial training and assurance frameworks.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
Car allowance
30 days annual leave
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
What does it take to be a Senior ECC Project Manager?
Technical & Professional Expertise
Degree in construction, engineering, or a science-related discipline
NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts, especially within construction and utilities
Strong background in commercial and contract management
Proven experience in managing large-scale construction contracts, including governance and assurance
Skilled in dispute resolution and mediation
Proficient in Office 365 and modern digital tools
Leadership & Team Management
Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
Capable of mentoring, motivating, and managing individuals and teams
Strong decision-maker with experience in business-critical roles
Confident and robust in challenging issues and making strategic decisions
Communication & Collaboration
Clear, concise communicator at all levels
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to achieve shared goals
Skilled at building trust and maintaining positive relationships
Strategic & Commercial Thinking
Big-picture thinker with an understanding of strategic impact
Commercially astute with a strong risk mindset
Proactive in driving improvements and efficiency
Skilled in managing competing priorities and navigating complex governance structures
Personal Attributes
Ethical, sustainable, and responsible in all actions
Passionate, driven, and enthusiastic
Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving ability
Committed to continuous learning and developing others
Why Apply?
These are fantastic opportunities to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise in contract and commercial management will directly influence the successful delivery of a multi-million+ capital investment portfolio. As a Senior ECC Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how we manage NEC contracts within a high-performing, collaborative Alliance environment.
If you're a motivated, forward-thinking contract management professional looking to make a tangible impact and elevate your career, this role offers the scale, challenge, and support to do just that.
Interviews: ASAP
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