ECC Project Manager
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40 to £50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, Tyne-Tees, DH1 |
| Company: | Millbank Holdings Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59235619 |
Summary
Do you have proven experience delivering projects in the water sector?
Are you confident in managing projects under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks?
The Opportunity
We are a leading consultancy delivering engineering and management services across the Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. As part of our long term strategic partnership with major water clients, we are supporting the delivery of AMP8 (2025–2030) projects under a £5bn framework. To strengthen our delivery capability, we are seeking an experienced ECC Project Manager with essential water sector experience.
The Role This is a contract position, working 40 hours per week on a hybrid basis from Durham.
The role pays circa £40–£50 per hour, depending on experience, on a 12 month rolling contract.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Review contracts and provide informed advice to clients
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define objectives and requirements
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control
- Monitor expenditure and introduce cost saving measures where appropriate
- Produce accurate, timely financial and progress reports
- Oversee contract negotiation and administration with contractors and suppliers
- Ensure contractual compliance and delivery within scope and budget
- Resolve issues or disputes arising during project delivery
- Maintain strong communication with clients, regulators, and internal teams
- Provide regular updates and address concerns promptly
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- Water or Utilities sector experience – essential
- ECC Project Management experience
- NEC3/NEC4 qualification/accreditation – desirable
- Experience working on site within project delivery environments
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills
Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via Linkedin.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Are you confident in managing projects under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks?
The Opportunity
We are a leading consultancy delivering engineering and management services across the Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. As part of our long term strategic partnership with major water clients, we are supporting the delivery of AMP8 (2025–2030) projects under a £5bn framework. To strengthen our delivery capability, we are seeking an experienced ECC Project Manager with essential water sector experience.
The Role This is a contract position, working 40 hours per week on a hybrid basis from Durham.
The role pays circa £40–£50 per hour, depending on experience, on a 12 month rolling contract.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
- Review contracts and provide informed advice to clients
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define objectives and requirements
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control
- Monitor expenditure and introduce cost saving measures where appropriate
- Produce accurate, timely financial and progress reports
- Oversee contract negotiation and administration with contractors and suppliers
- Ensure contractual compliance and delivery within scope and budget
- Resolve issues or disputes arising during project delivery
- Maintain strong communication with clients, regulators, and internal teams
- Provide regular updates and address concerns promptly
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- Water or Utilities sector experience – essential
- ECC Project Management experience
- NEC3/NEC4 qualification/accreditation – desirable
- Experience working on site within project delivery environments
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills
Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via Linkedin.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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