NEC Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management and engineering consultancy is seeking experienced NEC Project Managers to join their team across the South East, South West, and Midlands. This role involves managing NEC contracts and ensuring project delivery within scope and budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management qualifications and experience in engineering, defence, or construction sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities on high-profile projects

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in engineering, defence, or construction environments.
• SC/DV clearance or eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Ensure delivery of projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Oversee commercial, risk, and change management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

APM PMQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP

NEC Project Manager Accreditation

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Our client, a management and engineering consultancy, is seeking experienced NEC Project Managers to join our growing team across the South East, South West, and Midlands. Whether you're looking for a permanent role or a contract opportunity, if you bring proven expertise in managing NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within engineering, defence, or construction environments — we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Lead, administer, and manage projects under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts from inception to completion.
2. Ensure delivery of projects on time, within scope, and budget.
3. Act as the key point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
4. Oversee commercial, risk, and change management in line with NEC principles.
5. Drive project governance, reporting, and compliance in line with organisational and client standards.
6. Demonstrable experience managing NEC3 or NEC4 contracts in engineering, defence, or construction projects.
7. Strong working knowledge of NEC contract suite and project lifecycle management.
8. Project Management qualification: APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMP.
9. NEC Project Manager Accreditation (or currently working towards).
10. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
11. SC/DV clearance or eligibility for security clearance (particularly for defence sector projects).
12. Experience working within public sector or MOD frameworks.

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary packages (for permanent hires).
• Flexible working arrangements depending on project.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, mission-critical infrastructure and defence projects.
• Ongoing professional development and support for NEC and PM qualifications.

Apply today or reach out to our team for a confidential discussion.

Help shape the future of UK infrastructure and defence delivery — one NEC contract at a time.