Senior Project Manager

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.