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Project Manager – Water & Environment | NEC4 ECC Specialist

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water and environment infrastructure projects across the UK. Working with clients including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and Water Utilities, you will play a central role in ensuring projects are delivered collaboratively, compliantly, and efficiently under NEC4 ECC frameworks.

You will bring strong NEC4 ECC experience across medium to high-value, complex infrastructure contracts.

You will have a proven track record in programme management, commercial delivery, and risk management, with the ability to drive successful project outcomes.

A collaborative and proactive approach is essential, enabling you to work effectively with clients and project teams. Experience with NEC4 PSC, or the ability to apply transferable skills across different NEC contract forms, is also highly valued.

In this role, you will act as an impartial NEC4 ECC Project Manager, administering contracts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing commercial and programme performance. You will lead risk management, drive innovation and sustainability, and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.

This is a hybrid 40h/ week position combining remote work with site (office) based activity across a local geographic hub (UK Wide) , offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure that supports communities and the environment.

If this is of interest -why not join a team where your expertise will shape critical infrastructure and contribute to a more connected, sustainable world?

Ready to make an impact? Apply today.

• NEC3/4 ECC PM Accreditation
• Experience administering NEC3/4 ECC contracts.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)

It would be an advantage to have proven experience in managing a variety of projects, ideally with experience in working with the Environment Agency or local authorities.

Some understanding or experience of working on flood alleviation schemes

APM Project Management Qualification; Chartership of APM or other Professional body.

*We are looking to recruit in the following offices/areas : Exeter, Reading, Peterborough, Leeds, Bristol, Reading, Manchester, Birmingham. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days in the office/ client site /week

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Up to 10% pension

24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

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