NEC4 Project Manager - Highways & Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Work-life balance

Flexibility & hybrid options

Development & Chartership

Job summary

WSP UK & Ireland is seeking an NEC Project Manager to lead highways and infrastructure projects across the South West. You will manage complex schemes from inception to completion, on-site and with our design teams in Exeter.

You’ll work with a team of specialists, oversee NEC contract administration, early warnings and compensation events, and deliver on time and within budget while maintaining safety standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector with NEC contract management.
• Experience in NEC contract processes including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and associated duties.
• Financial and commercial awareness with project and resource management.
• NEC4 accreditation or qualification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice.
• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prioritise client satisfaction by building strong relationships with Clients, Contractors and fostering collaboration with colleagues for effective delivery.
• Manage resources effectively (including remote teams) to meet fluctuating workloads.
• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time, within budget, and in line with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.
• Produce project control reports and maintain robust programme management.
• Agree commercial position on projects, including forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure invoicing is undertaken in accordance with the Contract.

Skills

NEC contract management

Highways/Infrastructure experience

Project leadership

Communication skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Commercial awareness

NEC4 accreditation

Remote/team management

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

As an NEC Project Manager at WSP, you'll play a leading role in delivering a diverse portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the South West. Working at the forefront of project delivery, you'll manage complex schemes from inception to completion, ensuring exceptional outcomes for our clients and stakeholders.

You'll join a team of highly regarded professionals with extensive expertise in highways construction and infrastructure delivery, providing a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and professional development are actively encouraged. Beyond your immediate team, you'll have access to WSP's nationwide network of technical specialists and industry experts, giving you the resources, support and innovation needed to deliver high-quality solutions on some of the region's most exciting projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects while advancing your career within one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consultancies.

Our clients are committing considerable investment in maintaining and improving their highways network. In addition to the annual programme of construction projects, the Council has been very successful in securing Government and other funding to deliver active travel and major projects across the county.

As a NEC Project Manager, you will play a vital role by discharging duties under the NEC Contract while working with and leading our on-site Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors. You will use your construction knowledge to verify that work is delivered in accordance with the Contract and Works Scope. You will also manage Defects, Early Warnings and Compensation Events. Your time will predominantly be on Construction Sites with visits to WSP’s Exeter office to liaise with our design teams.

If you have a passion for NEC contract management, project leadership, and delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities, we would like to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead NEC contract administration and project management processes, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice.


• Act as Project Manager under NEC contracts, issuing instructions, managing early warnings, and maintaining accurate records.


• Prioritise client satisfaction by building strong relationships with Clients, Contractors and fostering collaboration with colleagues for effective delivery.


• Manage resources effectively (including remote teams) to meet fluctuating workloads.


• Work with clients and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time, within budget, and in line with H&S, CDM, QA, and technical review requirements.


• Produce project control reports and maintain robust programme management.


• Agree commercial position on projects, including forecasting and cost control.


• Ensure invoicing is undertaken in accordance with the Contract

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in the Highways/Infrastructure sector, with a strong background in NEC contract management.


• Experience in managing NEC contract processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme updates.


• Strong organisational and communication skills.


• Knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM) 2015 and associated duties.


• Financial and commercial awareness, with experience in project and resource management.


• NEC4 accreditation or qualification highly desirable.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You?

• Work-life balance
  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
  Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.


• Health & Wellbeing
  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
  Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.


• Flex your time
  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
  We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.


• Your development
  We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.