Senior Project Manager - NEC ECC wide

Overview

Jacobs’ Water & Environment business is tackling the UK’s most complex challenges—from flood risk management and climate resilience to protecting ecosystems and supporting sustainable growth. We partner with key clients including regulated water companies, the Environment Agency, and local authorities to deliver programmes that safeguard communities, enhance the natural environment, and ensure long-term infrastructure resilience.

• Act as the NEC4 ECC Project Manager
  , making clear, fair, and impartial contract decisions and ensuring projects are delivered compliantly and efficiently.
• Manage early warnings, compensation events, programme acceptance, and instructions to keep momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead coordination between contractors, designers, planners, and commercial teams; review programmes in detail—including logic, float, and critical path—to create robust, achievable plans.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management, facilitate risk reduction meetings, and support the development of Scope / Works Information.
• Oversee commercial performance to ensure value for money, build strong client relationships, and lead key project meetings with confidence.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, taking on additional NEC4 ECC Project Manager responsibilities when required.

• NEC3/4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation.
• Proven recent experience administering NEC3/4 ECC contracts.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• APM qualification or chartership (or working towards it).

• Experience working with the Environment Agency, regulated water companies, or local authorities.
• Background in flood alleviation or environmental schemes.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in the office, with travel to various client sites as part of the hybrid policy. Working hours are 40 hours per week.

• Flexible working arrangements that support well‑being and potential.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• 24 days holiday plus 10 additional days that may be purchased.
• Free medical and income protection insurance.

Jacobs is a disability‑confident employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all listed requirements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.