Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Water Sector (NEC Contracts)
Location: Peterborough (2–3 days/week onsite)
Rate: £535/day Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Contract
Role Overview
A leading project delivery consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong NEC3/NEC4 ECC experience to support major UK water infrastructure programmes. You’ll lead delivery across pre- and post-contract stages, ensuring strong commercial control, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage NEC3/NEC4 ECC contracts (Options A, C & E)
* Lead compensation events, early warnings, and contract communications
* Oversee valuations, payments, cost forecasting, and budget control
* Support pre-contract activities including scope, estimates, and tendering
* Manage delivery phase performance, risk, and reporting
* Drive stakeholder engagement across client and supply chain
* Support final accounts and post-project reviews
Requirements
* Degree qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong NEC3/NEC4 ECC experience (essential)
* UK water sector & construction experience (essential)
* ECI and Design & Build experience
* Strong commercial, risk, and CDM knowledge
* CSCS card (Water Hygiene desirable)
* Membership of APM/CIOB/ICE (or working towards)
* Right to work in the UK
A strong opportunity to join a growing consultancy delivering complex infrastructure programmes with a blend of delivery excellence and digital capability.