NEC Project Manager (Water)

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Belfast is looking for an NEC Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status or pursuing it, along with significant experience in managing NEC contracts. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £40,000 - £45,000, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing support for chartership

Flexible working arrangements

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of sewer network and water projects under NEC contracts.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Act as Project Manager on behalf of the client.

Skills

Experience in project scope managing

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Job description

Overview

NEC Project Manager (Water) | Belfast
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an NEC Project Manager to join its growing team in Belfast. With an established reputation for delivering complex civil and environmental engineering projects, the company plays a key role in the design and management of critical infrastructure for public sector clients, including Northern Ireland Water.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the delivery of sewer network and water infrastructure projects under the NEC suite of contracts, acting as Project Manager on behalf of the client. Working within an experienced team, you will manage all aspects of contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, Engineers Ireland)
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• In-depth knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, ideally having acted as NEC Project Manager
• Experience managing project scope, programme, cost, and quality
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with the requirements and processes of Northern Ireland Water or similar utilities

Desirable

• NEC3/NEC4 accreditation or formal training
• Experience with sewer rehabilitation or network modelling projects
• Knowledge of environmental and health & safety regulations within the water sector
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and consultant/contractor interfaces

What's in it for you?

This is a key role supporting essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Northern Ireland, with the opportunity to work on major capital works and rehabilitation schemes. If successful, you will benefit from:

• A basic salary circa £40,000 - £45,000 (possibly more for the right individual)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing support for chartership and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements and an early finish on Fridays
• Clear career progression pathways within an established and growing organisation

For a confidential discussion on this or similar roles in water infrastructure and project delivery, contact our specialist recruitment team today.