NEC Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects within the public sector. This role emphasizes NEC contract management, requiring expertise in contract administration and stakeholder engagement. You will be pivotal in driving project success, collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure adherence to NEC standards. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers a supportive work environment, where your contributions will directly impact project outcomes and community development. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience focusing on NEC contracts.
• Strong expertise in NEC contract administration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and effective communication.
• Track project progress and document changes in line with NEC requirements.

Skills

NEC contract administration

Communication skills

Strategic problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety

Education

Engineering background (civil, structural, mechanical/electrical)

Job description

NEC Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

• Full-time

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

We are on the lookout for Senior Project Managers with a strong background in the engineering and construction sector, specializing in NEC contracts, to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team at Turner & Townsend. Your role will be pivotal in leading and managing complex projects that deliver public sector value, with a particular emphasis on the application of NEC contracts using industry best practices and standards. You will collaborate with market-leading clients and take charge of immediate commissions and large-scale projects. This is an opportune moment to become part of our dynamic business unit and advance your career.

Responsibilities:

• Expert management of NEC contracts, conducting background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
• Guiding residential-led or mixed-use projects, focusing on the enabling stage under NEC contractual frameworks (including highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations).
• Developing and implementing effective NEC contract processes and systems throughout the project.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and performance indicators specific to NEC contracts.
• Tracking and documenting changes in line with NEC contract requirements.
• Preparing written project communication materials and formal reports with a focus on NEC contract administration.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and designers within the NEC contract structure.
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes, with a focus on NEC contract discussions and decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Strong expertise in NEC contract administration.
• Ability to travel within London, Home Counties, and the South East.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
• Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the framework of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts.
• Desirable qualifications include an engineering background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical) and a broad understanding of the development lifecycle under NEC contracts.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.