Lead ECC Project Manager

A leading UK infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Lead ECC Project Manager to join their team in Peterborough/Norwich and play a key role in delivering a major capital investment programme.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll drive contract, commercial, and assurance management of NEC3 ECC & PSC contracts across strategic Tier 1 delivery partners. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects valued between £1.5m and £50m, leading day-to-day ECC Project Management teams while embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of Lead ECC Project Manager:

• Lead contract management and administration of NEC contracts across Tier 1 Alliance partners
• Implement contract management strategies, assurance frameworks, and change control processes
• Oversee project performance, governance, and reporting across the portfolio
• Provide day-to-day leadership and development to a team of ECC Project Managers
• Foster collaborative working and promote commercial awareness across supply chain
• Embed health, safety, and environmental priorities through active leadership

Experience Required for Lead ECC Project Manager:

• Degree-qualified in construction, engineering, or similar
• NEC Project Manager accreditation (NEC3 or NEC4)
• Strong experience managing NEC contracts on construction or infrastructure projects
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware with solid understanding of contract administration and change control
• Confident working across complex, multi-party delivery environments