NEC Highways Project Manager — Lead Site Delivery

WSP; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Gloucestershire is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects for Gloucestershire County Council. You will operate primarily on construction sites with occasional GCC office visits, guiding on-site supervisors and quantity surveyors to deliver work to NEC4 standards.

You will discharge NEC contract management duties, handle early warnings and compensation events, and work with GCC, contractors and design teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways/infrastructure NEC contract management.
• Experience managing NEC processes and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Financial and commercial awareness in project management.
• NEC4 accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring NEC4 compliance.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building relationships with GCC, 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

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

CDM 2015 knowledge

NEC4 accreditation

Job description

WSP Gloucestershire is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects for Gloucestershire County Council. You will operate primarily on construction sites with occasional GCC office visits, guiding on-site supervisors and quantity surveyors to deliver work to NEC4 standards.

You will discharge NEC contract management duties, handle early warnings and compensation events, and work with GCC, contractors and design teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to safety