NEC Supervisor

Morson Talent; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced NEC Supervisor for a manufacturing facility refurbishment in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will oversee critical project phases, ensure compliance with NEC contract standards, and actively manage defects throughout the project duration. Strong experience in construction supervision and NEC 3 contract principles is essential. This role offers a full-time, site-based contract.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering or construction supervision required.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the refurbishment of a manufacturing facility.
• Monitor and assess various aspects of the project.
• Conduct witness testing and ensure compliance.
• Identify and manage defects proactively.
• Attend progress meetings and issue project reports.

Skills

Extensive experience as an NEC Supervisor or equivalent role

Strong knowledge of NEC 3 contract principles

Ability to monitor construction processes and ensure compliance with Works Information

Experience conducting witness testing and quality inspections

Defect management and reporting skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to produce detailed, timely reports with photographic evidence

Proactive problem identification and resolution

Experience working on refurbishment or manufacturing facility projects

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Project reporting and documentation tools

Job description

NEC Supervisor

Location: Rochester, Kent

Contract Type: Full-time, Site-based

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated NEC 3 Supervisor to support the refurbishment of a manufacturing facility in Rochester, Kent. This role involves overseeing two phases of enabling works followed by the main construction activities, with a project duration of up to 30 months. The Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring and assessing various aspects of the project, including closely observing the construction process, conducting witness testing, and ensuring compliance with the Works Information and NEC contract requirements. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and managing defects, attending progress meetings, and issuing regular reports that document the sequence of works with supporting site photographs. The Supervisor will have the authority to instruct defect searches and is responsible for issuing the Defects Certificate at the end of the Defects Correction Period. This position requires extensive experience in civil engineering or construction supervision, with a strong understanding of NEC contracts and quality assurance processes.

Skills

• Extensive experience as an NEC Supervisor or equivalent role
• Strong knowledge of NEC 3 contract principles
• Ability to monitor construction processes and ensure compliance with Works Information
• Experience conducting witness testing and quality inspections
• Defect management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to produce detailed, timely reports with photographic evidence
• Proactive problem identification and resolution
• Experience working on refurbishment or manufacturing facility projects

Software/Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Project reporting and documentation tools (varies by employer)

Certifications & Standards

• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Health and Safety training (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH) desirable
• NEC contract training or accreditation preferred