NEC Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

WSP Global Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects in Gloucestershire. You will manage NEC contract obligations, lead on-site Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors, and ensure work aligns with the contract and works scope.

The role focuses on early warnings, compensation events, cost control, and collaboration with GCC and contractors to deliver on time and within budget, while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector with NEC contract management background.
• Experience delivering NEC contracts, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes per NEC4.
• Issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction through GCC and contractor collaboration.
• Manage resources, including remote teams, to meet workloads.
• Deliver compliant designs on time and within budget with HSE & QA compliance.
• Produce robust project control reports and programme management.
• Forecast and manage commercial position including cost control.
• Ensure invoicing aligns with the NEC contract.

Skills

NEC contract management

Project management

Highways & infrastructure

On-site leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

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A little more about your role…

As a NEC Project Manager at WSP, you will take the lead in managing a variety of highways and infrastructure projects for our client in Gloucestershire. You will be joining our team at the start of WSP’s long-term professional services contract with Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). Under this collaborative arrangement, we work from the client’s office, directly supporting their teams and delivering shared objectives. Your time will predominantly on Construction Sites with occasional visits to GCC offices at Shire Hall, Gloucester.

You will work within a team of established professionals with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management of highways related construction in the county. You will be further supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high quality services.

GCC is committing considerable investment in maintaining and improving their highways network. This investment has increased in 2026 with additional investment in bridges and geotechnical programmes. In addition to the annual programme of construction projects, the Council has been very successful in securing Government and other funding to deliver active travel and major projects across the county. Your team would be heavily involved in the construction of Highways Improvement projects including the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine which provides the challenge of working in some constrained city locations, and the upcoming M5 Junction 10 which is a £250m investment in infrastructure to support growth.

As a NEC Project Manager, you will play a vital role by discharging duties under the NEC Contract while working with and leading our on-site Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors. You will use your construction knowledge to verify that work is delivered in accordance with the Contract and Works Scope. You will also manage Defects, Early Warnings and Compensation Events.

If you have a passion for NEC contract management, project leadership, and delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities, we would like to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building strong relationships with GCC, Contractors and fostering collaboration with colleagues for effective delivery.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote teams) to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time, within budget, and in line with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.
• Produce project control reports and maintain robust programme management.
• Agree commercial position on projects, including forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure invoicing is undertaken in accordance with the Contract

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector, with a strong background in NEC contract management.
• Experience in managing NEC contract processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 and associated duties.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with experience in project and resource management.
• NEC4 accreditation or qualification highly desirable.