NEC Project Manager

NUVIA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Enhanced maternity pay

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Nuvia UK seeks an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead assurance contracts under the CWP Independent Assurance Framework. You will administer NEC-based contracts, manage compensation events, early warnings and programme submissions, ensuring timely, auditable records and strong governance across multiple suppliers.

The role requires 15+ years in major infrastructure projects, NEC accreditation, and proficiency with CEMAR.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC contract experience on major infra projects.
• Strong governance, commercial management and programme controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as NEC Project Manager for assurance contracts across the CWP Independent Assurance Framework.
• Administer contracts per NEC processes and ensure actions meet timescales.
• Manage compensation events, early warnings, programme submissions and contract changes.

Skills

NEC contract management

Contract administration

Governance & controls

Programme delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

NEC Accredited Project Manager

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Reference

TS069

Travel

London, minimum of 3 days a week in the office

Arrangement

Staffed

Position

NEC Project Manager

Location

London

NUVIA UK’s Technical Services & Consulting department is fast‑growing with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We are building a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

The Role

• Act as NEC Project Manager for assurance contracts across the CWP Independent Assurance Framework.
• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC processes, ensuring all actions are issued within required timescales.
• Manage compensation events, early warnings, programme submissions, contract changes and contractual correspondence to defined timelines.
• Maintain auditable contract records and ensure contractual compliance across all suppliers, likely via CEMAR.
• Ensure contractual obligations are consistently applied across multiple assurance providers and commissions.
• Develop and implement proportionate contract management processes, procedures and guidance supporting Phase 2 assurance delivery.
• Establish clear interfaces between the Independent Assurance Team, SZC Commercial Team and assurance suppliers, defining roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements required for effective contract administration.
• Ensure contractual processes align with the wider TOC governance, assurance and decision‑making framework.
• Drive standardisation where appropriate whilst accommodating supplier‑specific contractual arrangements.
• Provide contractual advice to the TOC Independent Assurance Lead.
• Work closely with SZC Commercial teams, supporting commercial decision‑making relating to assurance commissions, supplier performance and contractual risk.
• Ensure governance forums receive timely and accurate information relating to contractual matters.
• Identify emerging contractual risks and ensure these are appropriately escalated and managed.
• Develop effective working relationships with assurance suppliers and SZC Commercial representatives.
• Promote collaborative behaviours whilst maintaining contractual discipline and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual commitments, supporting timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure contractual matters do not delay or adversely impact assurance activities or governance decision‑making.

Accountabilities

• Effective administration of assurance service contracts.
• Compliance with NEC contractual requirements and timescales.
• Development and implementation of contract management processes supporting assurance delivery, reporting, KPIs, etc.
• Identification and management of contractual risks and issues.
• Maintaining contractual readiness to support assurance activities across the TOC portfolio.
• The role is not accountable for assurance findings, governance decisions or technical assurance outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience delivering NEC suite of contracts on major infrastructure, construction or capital programmes.
• Extensive experience administering multi‑million‑pound NEC contracts on behalf of clients, including the use of CEMAR.
• NEC Accredited Project Manager (or equivalent NEC accreditation).
• Demonstrable experience operating within complex multi‑supplier environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, commercial management and programme delivery controls.
• Experience developing and implementing contract management processes and procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• Desirables
  • Experience within regulated infrastructure programmes such as Nuclear.
  • Experience working within programme management, assurance or governance environments.

Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• After 1 year of service.

Nuvia – a subsidiary of VINCI construction – is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance‑driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.