NEC Project Manager (Water)

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

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager (Water) in Belfast to deliver sewer and water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have experience managing projects under NEC contracts. Offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000, flexible working, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for chartership

Flexible working arrangements

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the delivery of water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of sewer network and water infrastructure projects.
• Manage contract administration and technical delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Experience in delivery of water or wastewater infrastructure projects

Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts

Stakeholder management skills

Communication skills

Managing project scope and cost

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Job description

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 as NEC Project Manager (Water)
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 as an NEC Project Manager (Water)

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.