Senior ECC Project Manager

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in England is looking for a Senior ECC Project Manager to oversee contract management and drive project success. This role involves leading a team, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and shaping the company's investment strategy. The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEC contracts and team management skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, including private health care and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Car allowance

30 days annual leave

Flexible working

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction contracts.
• Skilled in dispute resolution and mediation.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliances.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance and compliance.
• Champion a commercially aware culture across project teams.

Skills

NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation

Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts

Strong background in commercial and contract management

Proficient in Office 365 and modern digital tools

Strong decision-maker

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or a science-related discipline

Job description

Circa £90k, salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent

Peterborough Office / Hybrid working

Full time, 37 hours a week

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. 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 6%
• 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.

Closing date: 7th December 2025