Lead ECC Project Manager

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Lead ECC Project Manager to join their team in Peterborough/Norwich and play a key role in delivering a major capital investment programme. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll drive contract, commercial, and assurance management of NEC3 ECC & PSC contracts across strategic Tier 1 delivery partners. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects valued between £1.5m and £50m, leading day-to-day ECC Project Management teams while embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of Lead ECC Project Manager:
Lead contract management and administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliance partners Implement contract management strategies, assurance frameworks, and change control processes Oversee project performance, governance, and reporting across the portfolio Provide day-to-day leadership and development to a team of ECC Project Managers Foster collaborative working and promote commercial awareness across supply chain Embed health, safety, and environmental priorities through active leadership Experience Required for Lead ECC Project Manager:
Degree-qualified in construction, engineering, or similar NEC Project Manager accreditation (NEC3 or NEC4) Strong experience managing NEC contracts on construction or infrastructure projects Proven team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Commercially aware with solid understanding of contract administration and change control Confident working across complex, multi-party delivery environments