NEC Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

Wellington Professional Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Professional Recruitment is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will oversee capital and revenue-funded work through inception to completion, shaping rail and broader infrastructure programmes.

Based in Belfast, you will manage budgets, schedules and risks to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a Construction-related discipline such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, M&E, Construction Management or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience and understanding of Project Management, Planning and Control processes within a construction environment.
• Proven experience delivering NEC construction or engineering projects within budget, programme and operational constraints.
• Professional Project Management accreditation such as APM, Prince2 or IPMA.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements, objectives and scope, preparing detailed project briefs.
• Manage project design development processes and technical approvals.
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans, project programmes, schedules and critical paths.
• Monitor and manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
• Lead project change control processes and risk management activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure, property and construction projects that meet operational requirements and customer expectations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-project coordination

Safety-critical environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction-related discipline

APM/Prince2/IPMA accreditation

Job description

NEC Project Manager (Infrastructure Projects)

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Sector: Construction, Infrastructure, Rail

Employment Type: Contract

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Depending on experience

Role Introduction and Overview

Exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join the Major Projects team as an NEC Project Manager and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland.

Based in Belfast, the successful Project Manager will be responsible for managing both capital and revenue-funded construction projects from inception through to completion. Projects will support ongoing infrastructure improvements, including major railway regeneration programmes and the early-stage development of strategic rail projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a complex and rewarding environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities as Project Manager

• Define project requirements, objectives and scope, preparing detailed project briefs.
• Manage project design development processes and technical approvals.
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans, project programmes, schedules and critical paths.
• Monitor and manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
• Lead project change control processes and risk management activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure, property and construction projects that meet operational requirements and customer expectations.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience as Project Manager

• Degree qualification in a Construction-related discipline such as Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, M&E, Construction Management or similar.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience and understanding of Project Management, Planning and Control processes within a construction environment.
• Proven experience delivering NEC construction or engineering projects within budget, programme and operational constraints.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working within safety-critical environments.
• Professional Project Management accreditation such as APM, Prince2 or IPMA.