Hybrid Lead PM – Major Infrastructure (NEC)

South East Water; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a proactive Project Manager (Major Projects) to lead high-value capital works from concept to handover. The role emphasizes NEC3/NEC4 contract management, cost control, and stakeholder engagement within a large, regulated water infrastructure program.

You will oversee scope, master scheduling, risk management, and governance approvals while leading a multi-disciplinary team in a hybrid working environment based in Snodland, Kent.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• NEC Accreditation: Must hold NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (ECC) or evidence of extensive, hands-on NEC3/NEC4 ECC conditions.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex infrastructure projects through the entire lifecycle.
• Contract Management (NEC Expertise): Demonstrable, in-depth understanding of the NEC3/NEC4 ECC suite.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of civil engineering, M&E, or process principles.
• Financial Management: Budget management, cost control and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of a single major capital project from initiation to handover.
• Lead administration and management of NEC2/NEC4 ECC contracts, including awards and change control.
• Define scope, develop master schedules, monitor progress, and manage risks.
• Develop and control project budgets, forecast costs, and track expenditure.
• Engage stakeholders across operations, engineering consultants, and regulators.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance throughout delivery.

Skills

NEC Accreditation

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

South East Water is seeking a proactive Project Manager (Major Projects) to lead high-value capital works from concept to handover. The role emphasizes NEC3/NEC4 contract management, cost control, and stakeholder engagement within a large, regulated water infrastructure program.

You will oversee scope, master scheduling, risk management, and governance approvals while leading a multi-disciplinary team in a hybrid working environment based in Snodland, Kent.