NCI Project Manager - Brighton/Hybrid

NCI Project Manager - Brighton/Hybrid

£60,000 plus benefits/bonus - Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday

Core notes - Large scale project experience is required, within:

• This is a major projects Project Management role.
• Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• NCI - National Critical Infrastructure.
• Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC).
• End to End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build.
• Industry background can include: Utilities (Water/Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction.
• Budgets of over £30mil - major project exp.
• Enabling works/projects.
• Be successful in this position not only builds reputations, but you will be part of something that has a significant impact on the environment and far reaching community.

A utilities leader is embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the water industry. And their newly established Major Projects directorate is responsible for the delivery of several Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects, with a combined value of over £5bn.

These large-scale, nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) are central to future-proofing water supply across the region.

You will be a part of a nationally significant, £1bn+ infrastructure project, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative funding models (including PPP/PFI). This is your chance to join a newly formed directorate where you can make a real impact.

Job Overview for the NCI Project Manager position:

• They are recruiting for several roles, each responsible for delivering a specific package of work within a wider project workstream, reporting into a Senior Project Manager.
• These roles will support major infrastructure programmes including their Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative - a pioneering model using third-party finance to fund future assets - and their Development Consent Order (DCO) workstream, which enables the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

Deliverables for the NCI Project Manager position:

• You will lead on scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement to meet critical project milestones.
• Success will require navigating complex challenges, driving innovation beyond business-as-usual approaches, and collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities for the NCI Project Manager position:

• Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance.
• Supporting the development of commercial models and procurement strategy (including £1bn+ tender design).
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement and legal.
• Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other industry bodies.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project information, performance reporting and financial forecasting.

About you the NCI Project Manager:

• The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Experience working within regulated settings or large, multi-stakeholder organisations is essential, along with commercial awareness and an understanding of third-party finance models such as PFI or PPP (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
• The role also requires someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience using P6 (Primavera) planning tools would be an advantage.

This employer will also provide training to attain certification in AMP &/or P6 qualifications.

NCI Project Manager - Brighton/Hybrid

£60,000 plus benefits/bonus - Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday