Lead ECC Project Manager

Lead ECC Project Manager page is loaded Lead ECC Project Managerlocations: Peterboroughtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R32478 Circa £80k, salary depending on skills and experience Permanent Peterborough Office / Hybrid working Full time, 37 hours a week Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home, Project Offices and from an Anglian Water office. Your primary location will be Anglian Water's 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 Infrastructure Delivery - Join Us as a Lead ECC Project Manager We're looking for an experienced and driven Lead ECC Project Manager to play a key role in delivering a variety of projects that sit within our AMP8 Capital Investment Programme.In this role, you'll lead the contract, commercial, and assurance management of NEC3 PSC & ECC contracts across our Tier 1 Supply Chain, managing a diverse portfolio of projects valued between £1.5m and £50m. You'll provide day-to-day leadership to delivery teams, ensuring contracts are managed effectively and aligned to best practice, while fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.You'll 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.Alongside managing your own projects, you'll lead and develop a team of ECC Project Managers, supporting their growth and ensuring they deliver exceptional outcomes in line with the NEC Competency Framework.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on our business and our communities, working at the heart of collaborative, high-performing teams, with plenty of opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. Contract Management & Administration Lead robust contract management and administration of NEC contracts across Alliances. Implement contract management strategies and assurance frameworks, provide commercial leadership to delivery teams, manage change control, resolve contractual issues, and ensure compliance with payment and procurement processes. Act as a key decision-maker within portfolio governance boards and drive best practice across the supply chain. Performance Management & Project Governance Oversee project performance through reporting and governance activities. Lead performance reviews, manage non-compliance strategies, obtain stakeholder feedback, promote best practices, and support portfolio board decision-making to ensure project deliverables meet governance standards. Influencing the Alliancing Approach Foster a collaborative, transparent culture, engaging widely with stakeholders to promote contract and commercial awareness. Make key decisions aligned with organisational and alliance goals. Leadership and Strategy Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives. Lead training and embed commercial culture across delivery routes. Build and empower high-performing teams, champion innovation, and support junior team development. Contribute to broader business strategy and leadership discussions. Health, Safety & Environment Ensure health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental priorities are embedded and promoted through leadership and site participation. As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 26 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.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-value, complex infrastructure projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You'll be at the heart of driving contract and commercial excellence across key Alliances, making a real impact on delivering value and innovation.You'll develop your leadership skills by managing a talented team of ECC Project Managers and shaping best practices across the supply chain. With access to ongoing learning and development, you'll grow your expertise while contributing to nationally significant projects that support sustainable, long-term infrastructure growth.If you're passionate about contract management, thrive on problem-solving, and want to work in a role that challenges and rewards you every day, this is the perfect next step in your career. Essential experience / qualifications: Degree in construction/engineering/science subject NEC 3 or NEC 4 Project Manager Accreditation Highly capable and extensive experience in contract and commercial management. Significant project management knowledge and experience of a design and construction environment. Demonstrable working knowledge of NEC contract management tools. Well-developed decision-making capability Experience in managing and developing teams Experience in independently running assurance activities within an NEC contractThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most significant and high-profile projects in the water sector. As an ECC Project Manager, you'll have the chance to work at the heart of our collaborative Alliances, leading on contract and commercial management of complex, multi-million-pound projects that directly impact customers, communities, and the environment.You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your ideas and expertise are valued, and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership, commercial, and strategic skills. With access to a diverse network of stakeholders and projects, you'll help shape the way we deliver outcomes - driving innovation, building strong partnerships, and leaving a lasting positive impact.If you're looking for a role where you can grow, make a difference, and help deliver transformational infrastructure in a sustainable way, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level. Closing date: 7th December 2025 are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we'll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team 'To apply, you'll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter - tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.If you are offered a job with us, you'll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. 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