Senior Project Manager

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