NEC Project Manager – Highways & Infrastructure

WSP; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Gloucestershire is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects for Gloucestershire County Council. You will operate primarily on construction sites with occasional GCC office visits, guiding on-site supervisors and quantity surveyors to deliver work to NEC4 standards.

You will discharge NEC contract management duties, handle early warnings and compensation events, and work with GCC, contractors and design teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways/infrastructure NEC contract management.
• Experience managing NEC processes and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Financial and commercial awareness in project management.
• NEC4 accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring NEC4 compliance.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building 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

Skills

NEC contract management

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

CDM 2015 knowledge

NEC4 accreditation

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 2025/26 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.