Nec Project Manager

Waterman Group; Grande-Bretagne; À distance; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waterman Group is seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead the delivery of engineering and environmental projects across the UK from London, Redhill, Bristol and other regional hubs.

The role focuses on administering NEC PSC and ECC contracts, managing project delivery, and ensuring successful outcomes through all lifecycle stages with strong client and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering infrastructure or engineering projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Experience acting as Project Manager under NEC PSC & ECC contracts.

Responsabilités

• Undertake NEC and other contract type Project Manager roles on infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Manage projects from inception through design, construction and close-out.
• Lead governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Monitor performance against programme, budget and milestones.
• Facilitate collaboration between clients, contractors, designers and stakeholders.

Connaissances

NEC contracts

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Risk management

Communication

Formation

Engineering/Construction degree

Outils

MS Office

Project management software

Description du poste

Location : London, Redhill, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Birmingham

We are seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead the delivery of Engineering and Environmental Projects including infrastructure, highways, transportation, environmental and multidisciplinary projects across the UK. The successful candidate will act solely in the Project Manager role, administering contracts, managing project delivery, and ensuring successful outcomes for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the NEC (and other contract types) Project Manager role on infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Manage projects from inception through design, construction and close-out.
• Lead project governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Monitor project performance against programme, budget and key milestones.
• Facilitate collaboration between clients, contractors, designers and stakeholders.

Contract Administration

• Administer both NEC PSC and ECC (contractor D&B) contracts in accordance with contractual timescales and requirements.
• Manage Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Risk Reduction Meetings.
• Issue project communications, instructions, acceptances and notifications.
• Assess programme submissions and contractor compliance.
• Ensure contract procedures are applied consistently and robustly.

Commercial and Risk Management

• Review and assess contractor quotations and defined cost submissions.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and project financial performance.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management.
• Produce clear recommendations and advice for clients on contractual matters.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and project teams.
• Chair progress meetings, commercial meetings and risk reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver project reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.

Quality, Health & Safety

• Promote safe project delivery and compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Ensure project management activities comply with relevant quality management systems.
• Support the achievement of sustainability and environmental objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience delivering infrastructure or engineering projects within the UK.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Experience acting as Project Manager under NEC PSC & ECC contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Desirable

• NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation
• Chartered status with ICE, APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent.
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Experience working for a consultancy, client organisation or major contractor.
• Experience across highways, rail, water, local authority or development sectors.

Key Competencies

• Contract management expertise
• Commercial acumen
• Leadership and decision-making
• Programme and risk management
• Client relationship management
• Problem solving and negotiation
• Organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of projects to agreed cost, programme and quality targets.
• Effective administration of NEC contractual processes.
• Client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Timely management of compensation events and project risks.
• Positive project financial performance.
• Compliance with governance, quality and health and safety requirements.