Senior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Advanced Resource Managers
£71 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Project Manager role focuses on managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts within the UK water sector, ensuring effective delivery of major infrastructure programmes. The position requires strong commercial control and stakeholder engagement throughout pre- and post-contract stages. The role is based in Peterborough, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2-3 days per week on-site. The position is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.
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
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £71.00/hr
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
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.