NEC Project Manager

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking an NEC Project Manager to manage highway and road schemes in the UK. This role involves overseeing contract obligations, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance throughout the project life cycle. Candidates should possess substantial experience in NEC contract management and hold a degree in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in delivering highways/roads projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Eligible to work in the UK, willing to work on-site in Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering works related to highways and road schemes.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contract obligations.
• Ensure CDM and HSE compliance.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder engagement

NEC3 knowledge

NEC4 knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with ICE/ APM

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage civil engineering works related to highways and road schemes.
• Act as the named NEC Project Manager, overseeing all contract obligations.
• Administer the NEC3/NEC4 contract including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.
• Liaise with contractors, designers, local authorities, and internal project teams.
• Monitor performance against cost, quality, and time objectives.
• Chair progress meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure CDM and HSE compliance across all phases of the project.

Job Requirements:

• Substantial experience delivering highways/roads projects under NEC contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation (desirable but not essential).
• Chartered or working toward chartership with ICE, APM or a similar body (preferred).
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to work on-site in Northern Ireland as needed.