Senior ECC Project Manager
Senior ECC Project Manager
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Job Description
Salary: Circa 90k (dependant on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Peterborough Office / Hybrid working
Anglian Water offers a flexible working approach. This role allows you to work from home project offices and Anglian Water offices. Your primary location will be Anglian Waters office based in Thorpewood Peterborough. As part of the role you will also be expected to visit and work from construction site locations around the region.
Shape the Future of Anglian Waters Capital Delivery Join us as a Senior ECC Project Manager
Were looking for an experienced and driven Senior ECC Project Manager to play a key role in delivering a variety of projects under Anglian Waters capital investment programme.
In these high-impact roles you will report directly to the Head of Contract Management and take ownership of contract management and administration across our Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain partners.
In this role you will lead the contract commercial and assurance management of projects utilising ECC contracts across our Tier 1 and Tier 2 Supply Chain managing a diverse portfolio of projects. You will advise and support delivery teams ensuring contracts are managed effectively and aligned to best practice while fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Contract Management and Assurance Strategy ensuring that commercial outcomes are optimised and that our projects are delivered efficiently and collaboratively.
You will also take ownership of embedding robust contract management and assurance processes across our Alliances and Supply Chain helping to maximise efficiency deliver value and exceed customer expectations.
As a strategic leader you will also support and develop utilising our NEC Competency Framework a team of ECC and Lead ECC Project Managers act as a key escalation point and lead positive engagement with stakeholders across the business and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to champion best practice challenge the status quo and help us continually improve how we manage our capital investment programme.
What will you be doing
Contract Management & Administration
Lead and oversee the effective administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliances and Tier 2 Frameworks.
Manage a large investment portfolio ensuring contract compliance risk management and timely resolution of issues.
Supervise and support the ECC Project Management team addressing escalations and removing delivery barriers.
Ensure robust assurance processes maintain accurate financial records and oversee procurement strategies and contract drafting.
Promote collaboration and drive informed decision-making within governance structures and stakeholder networks.
Performance Management & Portfolio Governance
Monitor and report on portfolio performance compliance and risk at programme level.
Lead governance activities including decision-making and issue escalation across investment boards.
Drive improvements through insights feedback loops and compliance strategies.
Influencing the Alliancing Approach
Champion a collaborative and commercially aware culture across project teams and stakeholders.
Support the implementation of efficiency and improvement initiatives across projects.
Align contract and commercial strategies with the broader goals of the Alliances and the business.
Leadership and 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 support the development of commercial training and assurance frameworks.
Health Safety & Environment
Ensure health safety wellbeing and environmental priorities are embedded and promoted through leadership and site participation.
As a valued employee you will be entitled to:
Personal private health care
Car allowance
30 days annual leave
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
What does it take to be a Senior ECC Project Manager
Technical & Professional Expertise
HND or Degree in construction engineering or a science-related discipline
NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts especially within the construction and utility sector.
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
Why Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise in contract and commercial management will directly influence the successful delivery of a multi-million capital investment programme. As a Senior ECC Project Manager you will be at the forefront of shaping how we manage NEC contracts within a high-performing collaborative Alliance environment.
If youre a motivated forward-thinking contract management professional looking to make a tangible impact and elevate your career this role offers the scale challenge and support to do just that.
Closing date: 17th August 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
