NEC Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an NEC Project Manager to join their Central Region team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure projects while supporting your professional development. You'll be involved in managing NEC contracts and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The company values mutual respect and wellbeing, providing a supportive environment for growth. If you're a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid subscription to a professional body

Career development and training

Regular social events

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with UK-based clients in public, private, or third sectors.
• Track record of delivering infrastructure projects using NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contracts and ensure project delivery meets client expectations.
• Liaise with clients and contractors to maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering

NEC3 or NEC4 Qualifications

Tools

CEMAR

Asite

Job description

Job Description

Job title: NEC Project Manager

Type: Contract

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills, and location

Introduction to our company

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on major infrastructure projects or delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.

We pride ourselves on supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. As a people-centric organisation, we prioritize mutual respect and dignity, supporting issues like mental health, wellbeing, family-friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We are a Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

Career with Waterman Aspen

Joining us as an NEC Project Manager makes you a key member of the Central Region team, offering:

• A varied client base for skill application and development
• Client buy-in to support your technical growth
• Exposure to industry practices, increasing knowledge and skills
• Flexibility to work on diverse projects without changing employer
• Career development and training aligned with your professional or academic goals, supported by mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required

Essential:

• Experience with UK-based clients in public, private, or third sectors
• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related fields, or proven NEC Project Management experience
• Experience with NEC 3 and/or NEC4 contracts with various options
• Valid NEC3 or NEC4 qualifications
• Track record of delivering infrastructure projects using NEC contracts, including financial management
• Client-facing experience with stakeholder relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter with flexibility, adaptability, and initiative
• Engineering competency in DMRB, TSGRD, or Manual for Streets
• Understanding of CDM regulations
• Ability to liaise confidently with clients and contractors
• Strong record management skills
• Attention to detail, proactive, and diligent
• Collaborative problem-solving approach
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence

Desirable:

• NEC4 (or NEC3) Accreditation
• Experience with NRSWA related activities
• Proficiency in CEMAR or Asite
• CSCS card
• APM/PMP or PRINCE 2 Practitioner
• People management experience