ECI Project Manager | Water Infrastructure

Vickerstock are pleased to be working in partnership with a specialist engineering and project delivery organisation to recruit an ECI Project Manager to support the early-stage development and delivery of water infrastructure projects.

This role sits at the front end of the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, designers, and delivery teams to shape schemes from early contractor involvement (ECI) through to construction. It offers an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with water sector experience to influence design, manage risk early, and drive efficient, buildable solutions across complex infrastructure projects.

Your new role as ECI Project Manager

As ECI Project Manager, you will lead the coordination and management of projects during the pre-construction and early delivery phases, ensuring designs, programmes, and costs are developed collaboratively and effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects during ECI and pre-construction stages.
• Working closely with design teams, contractors, and clients to develop scope, programme, and cost certainty.
• Coordinating technical inputs across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.
• Leading risk, opportunity, and value engineering workshops to optimise project outcomes.
• Supporting constructability reviews and buildability input to inform design development.
• Managing stakeholder engagement and ensuring clear communication across all parties.
• Supporting the transition from ECI into construction delivery teams.
• Ensuring projects align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the water sector.
• What you'll need to succeed as an ECI Project Manager

To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing projects within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of ECI, pre-construction processes, and collaborative delivery models.
• Background in civil engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost planning and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
• Relevant professional qualification or chartership (desirable but not essential).

What's in it for you?

In return, you'll receive a competitive package and the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure schemes, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Opportunity to work on critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.

For a confidential discussion about this position or other opportunities within Civil and Structural Engineering, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.