Project Manager (NEC)

Strata Construction Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks a Project Manager with NEC experience. The role involves managing innovative consultancy projects for major infrastructure clients, advising on contract strategy, and overseeing project governance. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 and a flexible working arrangement including some remote work.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in project management.
• Experience with NEC suite of contracts.
• Ability to manage commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract strategy and approaches.
• Lead development of the project's success criteria.
• Manage project planning and governance.

Skills

Contractual experience in the infrastructure sector

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in managing NEC4

Passion for improving infrastructure

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager with NEC experience

Location: London (Office with some remote working available)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We’re looking for an ambitious Project Manager with 5-8 years experience and a keen interest in the delivery of innovative advisory/consultancy projects. You will be responsible for administering and managing projects for our Infrastructure Performance Consultancy (IPC) team – who provide engineering‑led strategic advice to many leading infrastructure clients; improving capital programmes, saving cost and carbon. You will manage consultancy commissions in line with NEC3/4 PSC contract terms and achieve the aims set by the Project Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the Project Director and GCM at the project conception stage on contract strategy and approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the project goals.
• Lead on developing the overall success criteria of the project.
• Project planning: ensuring a detailed project plan is produced with the support of the Project Director.
• Advising on the procurement and management of sub‑consultants. Drafting agreements in accordance with services and contractual obligations.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to manage the internal team and sub‑consultant resource in line with forecasts and Project programme.
• Manage the change control process.
• Monitor and advise on project finances including managing invoicing.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers in line with contractual requirements, and then support the Project Director/Manager with internal financial/commercial reporting.
• Manage the transfer of project information between the team and the client.
• Challenge the status quo and work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced agile environment.
• Participation in cross‑trust activities, including B Corp™ initiatives.

Who are we

This client is an award winning, certified B Corp, professional design consultancy who practices driving change in the built environment throughout the group. The company helps major infrastructure and construction clients improve the performance of their capital programmes and asset portfolios.

Their strategic approach is fuelled by a passion for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, saving resources, and successfully implementing new processes and technology. We adopt ideas at the forefront of innovation that help us unlock greater value for clients – improved productivity, cost, programme and carbon.

This approach means we have successfully implemented and delivered for TfL, National Highways, HS2, Network Rail, the Environment Agency, Sizewell C, East‑West Rail, Rolls‑Royce, Hinkley, and many more.

Qualifications, Skills and Expertise

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly NEC3/4 PSC.
• Experience in managing NEC4 for small/medium consultancy/advisory commissions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Contractual experience in the infrastructure sector and/or fundamental knowledge of construction industries and understanding of commercial considerations.
• Experience in managing contractual and commercial risk, ideally for consultancy/advisory commissions.
• A passion for improving infrastructure in the UK and beyond.

Desirable (one or more):

• Professionally qualified with at least one of the following: Chartered Civil Engineer, Accredited NEC Project Manager, PRINCE2, APM.
• Experience of working in the infrastructure sector with demonstrated experience of Project Management for consultancy commissions focussed on client advisory innovation and/or continuous improvement work.
• Digitally adept with a knowledge of technological tools to improve workflow, AI, PowerBI etc.
• Wider knowledge of contract law.
• Greater depth of technical knowledge in one or more areas of civil engineering asset management, design and/or construction.

Personal Attributes

• Committed and proactive approach, with a passion for creating a better built environment in line with the Trust’s values.
• Flexible and adaptable, to work in an SME organisation with a fast moving and growing work pipeline.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

To Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail]. Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.