Project Manager

Candu Energy; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is recruiting a proactive NEC Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects across the UK, including highways, rail and defence. The role supports NEC3/NEC4 ECC contracts, manages procurement, risk, and performance, and works within a collaborative, hybrid environment.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, deliver confident client reporting, and drive value through effective contract administration and risk management across prestigious commissions for National

Qualifications

• Strong NEC3/NEC4 ECC contract knowledge and project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across project lifecycles.
• Proactive risk management and issue resolution throughout delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Act independently as the named Project Manager under NEC3/NEC4 ECC contracts.
• Administer compensation events, programme review and early warnings; assess Defined Cost.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities to drive project outcomes.
• Advise clients on delivery, cost, programme, risk and issues.
• Produce and present clear project reports covering programme and performance.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 ECC contracts knowledge

Project management experience

Risk and issue management

Leadership and stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering or related

APM PMQ or equivalent

Membership progress towards ICE/RICS/CIOB/APM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Become a vital member of our Complex Projects team, proudly taking on some of the UK's most exciting and prestigious infrastructure, engineering and construction projects. We have long-term and growing commissions across the infrastructure sector, working with clients including National Highways, local and combined authorities nationwide, HS2, Network Rail, major utility providers, and defence and aviation clients. Our continued success is built on the quality of our people and the value we bring to our clients through effective project delivery and trusted advice. As demand for NEC Project Management services continues to grow across our client portfolio, we are looking for NEC Project Managers with experience delivering complex infrastructure projects and programmes. This is an opportunity to deliver projects under NEC3 and NEC4 contracts across a diverse range of sectors, supporting clients through collaborative project delivery, risk management and effective contract administration. You'll join a genuinely collaborative environment that values technical excellence, knowledge sharing and professional development, helping our people reach their full potential. Whether you are an established NEC Project Manager or an experienced Assistant Project Manager with demonstrable NEC experience looking to further develop your expertise and take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you and how we can support your ambitions both inside and outside of work.

Your role

Your role will be to provide project and programme management services throughout the project lifecycle, from project initiation and procurement through to delivery and close-out, you will:

• Act independently as the named Project Manager under NEC3 and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC), administering contracts effectively and in accordance with their requirements.
• Undertake the full range of NEC Project Manager duties, including but not limited to the administration of compensation events, programme review and acceptance, early warning management and assessment of Defined Cost.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities and drive improvements in project outcomes and performance.
• Advise clients on project delivery, cost, programme, risk and emerging issues.
• Produce and present clear and timely project reports covering programme, risk, performance and contract administration.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders and professional teams.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including commercial, planning, risk and technical specialists, to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.

About you

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager with experience of delivering complex engineering, construction or infrastructure projects, you will bring:

• Strong working knowledge of the NEC3 and/or NEC4 ECC contracts.
• Experience acting as the named Project Manager or significant experience directly supporting the Project Manager in administering NEC ECC contracts.
• Practical experience of administering key NEC processes, including early warnings, compensation events and programme review and acceptance.
• Knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract project management responsibilities and the ability to deliver these services effectively for clients.
• Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships while fulfilling the contractual responsibilities of the Project Manager.
• A proactive approach to managing risk, resolving issues and driving successful project outcomes.

It would be advantageous to have:

• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, ICE, RICS, CIOB, APM or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• A degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Relevant industry-recognised qualifications such as APM PMQ or equivalent.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation or a commitment to achieving accreditation.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of sectors, particularly highways, local transport, rail and defence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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