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Senior Project Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Our Water sector client are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery and contract management/administration across their alliance delivery on AMP8 on permanent basis with hybrid working available our of 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

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