Water Infrastructure Project Manager (NEC) – Minor Works

South East Water UK; Snodland; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of a portfolio of essential minor works projects across vital water infrastructure, from treatment upgrades to reservoir maintenance.

You will manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with CDM and HSE policies, delivering projects on time, to budget, and to the required quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or equivalent.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Strong experience in contract management using NEC ECC.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in utilities/civil engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality.
• Lead NEC ECC contract administration including compensation events, early warnings, and payments.
• Define scope and develop detailed schedules; monitor progress.
• Manage budgets, forecast costs, and financial performance.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including regulators and customers.
• Champion HSE and CDM compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Contract Management (NEC)

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

HSE Awareness

Financial Management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management

Full Driving Licence

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 ECC

Job description

South East Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of a portfolio of essential minor works projects across vital water infrastructure, from treatment upgrades to reservoir maintenance.

You will manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with CDM and HSE policies, delivering projects on time, to budget, and to the required quality.