Senior ECC Project Manager

About the Role

Circa £90k, salary depending on skills and experience. Permanent. Peterborough or Norwich.

Hybrid working – flexible work from home, project offices, and an Anglian Water office. Your primary location will be Anglian Water's office in Thorpewood, Peterborough or our Norwich Hub. You will also visit and work from construction site locations around the region.

Full time with flexibility for part‑time. 30 days annual leave, car allowance, private healthcare, bonus, and double‑match pension up to 6%.

Shape the Future of Infrastructure Delivery – Join Us as a Senior ECC Project Manager.

You will take the lead on multiple projects within our capital investment programme and influence the way we deliver contract and commercial excellence. You’ll report directly to the Head of Contract Management and oversee NEC3 PSC & ECC contracts across our AMP8 Alliance Agreements. You’ll shape and deliver our Contract Management and Assurance Strategy, optimise commercial outcomes, and support a high‑performing ECC Project Management team.

• Contract Management & Administration – Lead and oversee effective administration of NEC contracts across Tier1 Alliances. Manage a large investment portfolio, ensure contract compliance, risk management, and issue resolution. Supervise the ECC Project Management team, address escalations, and remove delivery barriers. Maintain financial records and procurement strategies.
• Performance Management & Portfolio Governance – Monitor and report on portfolio performance, compliance, and risk at programme level. Lead governance activities, issue escalation across investment boards, and drive improvements through insights and feedback loops.
• Influencing the Alliancing Approach – Champion a collaborative and commercially aware culture across project teams and stakeholders. Support the implementation of efficiency and improvement initiatives and align contract and commercial strategies with broader goals.
• Leadership & 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 develop commercial training and assurance frameworks.

• Personal private healthcare
• Car allowance
• 30 days annual leave
• Flexible working
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

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

This is a fantastic senior leadership role where your expertise in contract and commercial management will directly influence the successful delivery of a multi‑million+ capital investment portfolio. You’ll shape how we manage NEC contracts within a high‑performing, collaborative Alliance environment and support the growth of our workforce.

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners. We support the recruitment process for people with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodiversity, and mental health conditions, making necessary adjustments.

31st May 2026