Our Water sector client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery and contract management/administration across their alliance delivery on AMP8 on a permanent basis with hybrid working available from Peterborough or Norwich offices.
In this role, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of NEC3/NEC4 PSC and ECC contracts, overseeing a significant portfolio with a minimum value of £600 million . You will play a key leadership role, driving performance, governance, and collaboration across integrated delivery teams and Tier 1 supply chain partners.
You will report directly to the Head of Contract Management and be instrumental in embedding best practice, improving performance, and supporting the delivery of a high-value capital programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the independent administration and execution of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliances.
- Discharge and formalise ECC Project Manager duties across the supply chain.
- Oversee risk, change control, and performance across a large investment portfolio.
- Ensure effective contract management and assurance activities are delivered by the team.
- Act as a key escalation point, resolving issues and removing delivery barriers.
- Provide performance updates to senior leadership.
- Maintain governance protocols and ensure project deliverables meet approval requirements.
- Promote collaboration across stakeholders and delivery teams.
- Support resolution of contractual issues and ensure robust challenge where necessary.
- Oversee assurance activities including cost verification and defect management.
- Ensure contracts are fit for purpose and properly administered.
- Support procurement strategies to drive best value through the supply chain.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping for audit and cost assurance purposes.
- Produce performance insights and reports, highlighting risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Lead strategies to address contractual non‑compliance.
- Support and lead portfolio performance reviews and action plans.
- Manage governance processes at portfolio level.
- Participate in governance boards, contributing to key decisions and escalations.
- Provide updates and escalation reporting to senior boards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.
- Lead and develop a team of ECC Project Managers.
- Drive high performance and accountability across teams and supply chain.
- Champion continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
- Represent the Head of Contract Management in key forums.
- Support development of business strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Provide training, guidance, and tools to embed best practice.
- Champion a strong Health, Safety, Wellbeing, and Environmental culture.
- Lead by example, ensuring safety is prioritised in all activities.
- Participate in site visits and challenge unsafe behaviours where necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline
- NEC3/NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
- Extensive experience in commercial and contract management
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and their application
- Experience managing large‑scale construction or utility contracts
- Proven experience in governance, assurance, and portfolio management
- Experience in dispute resolution and mediation
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Experience in business‑critical decision‑making roles
Benefits
- Salary circa £85-95k per annum
- Car/Car allowance
- 2/3 days in Peterborough or Norwich - hybrid working
- 25 days leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy/sell
- Private Medical
- Double matched pension scheme
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