Highways NEC Project Manager — Hybrid & Impactful Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Work-life balance

Flexibility & hybrid options

Development & Chartership

Job summary

WSP UK & Ireland is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects across the South West. You will manage complex schemes from inception to completion, on-site and with our design teams in Exeter.

You’ll work with a team of specialists, oversee NEC contract administration, early warnings and compensation events, and deliver on time and within budget while maintaining safety standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector with NEC contract management.
• Experience in NEC contract processes including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and associated duties.
• Financial and commercial awareness with project and resource management.
• NEC4 accreditation or qualification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building strong relationships with Clients, Contractors and fostering collaboration with colleagues for effective delivery.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote teams) to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time, within budget, and in line with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.
• Produce project control reports and maintain robust programme management.
• Agree commercial position on projects, including forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure invoicing is undertaken in accordance with the Contract.

Skills

NEC contract management

Highways/Infrastructure experience

Project leadership

Communication skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Commercial awareness

NEC4 accreditation

Remote/team management

Job description

WSP UK & Ireland is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects across the South West. You will manage complex schemes from inception to completion, on-site and with our design teams in Exeter.

You’ll work with a team of specialists, oversee NEC contract administration, early warnings and compensation events, and deliver on time and within budget while maintaining safety standards and client satisfaction.