Project Manager with NEC experience

Ellie&Charlotte; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with a strong background in NEC contracts to lead innovative consultancy projects. This role involves managing projects within a dedicated team that focuses on enhancing infrastructure performance and achieving sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for improving the built environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the infrastructure sector while enjoying a flexible working environment that supports both remote and office work.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in project management, especially with NEC contracts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultancy commissions in line with NEC3/4 PSC contract terms.
• Monitor project finances, including invoicing and budget management.

Skills

NEC3/4 PSC contracts

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Contractual experience

Risk management

Infrastructure improvement

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager with NEC experience

Location: London (Office with some remote working available)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview:

We’re looking for an ambitious Project Manager with 5-8 years of experience and a keen interest in delivering innovative advisory/consultancy projects. You will manage projects within our Infrastructure Performance Consultancy (IPC) team, which provides engineering-led strategic advice to leading infrastructure clients, focusing on improving capital programs, reducing costs, and lowering carbon emissions. Your responsibilities include managing consultancy commissions in line with NEC3/4 PSC contract terms and supporting the Project Director in achieving project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising the Project Director and GCM at the project conception stage on contract strategies and approaches to successfully achieve project objectives.
2. Developing and defining the overall success criteria for projects.
3. Planning projects meticulously and ensuring detailed plans are produced with the support of the Project Director.
4. Advising on procurement and management of sub-consultants, including drafting agreements aligned with services and contractual obligations.
5. Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to manage internal teams and sub-consultants according to forecasts and project timelines.
6. Managing change control processes effectively.
7. Monitoring project finances, including invoicing and budget management.
8. Producing regular reports, including project programs and risk registers, in accordance with contractual requirements, and supporting financial and commercial reporting.
9. Managing the transfer of project information between the team and clients.
10. Challenging existing processes and working efficiently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
11. Participating in cross-trust activities, including B Corp initiatives.

Who We Are

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) is an award-winning group of design and consultancy practices committed to driving change in the built environment through brands like Expedition Engineering, Useful Projects, Useful Studio, and Thomas Matthews. Certified as a B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Organisation, we address issues such as Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity, and social impact. We are dedicated to investing in our people and aim to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Expedition Engineering - IPC

Expedition IPC assists major infrastructure and construction clients in enhancing the performance of their capital programs and asset portfolios. Our strategic approach emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and value creation, having delivered successful projects for clients like TfL, HS2, Network Rail, and many others.

Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience with NEC3/4 PSC contracts
• Experience managing NEC4 contracts for small/medium consultancy projects
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Contractual experience in the infrastructure sector and understanding of commercial considerations
• Experience managing contractual and commercial risks in advisory or consultancy roles
• A passion for improving infrastructure in the UK and beyond

Desirable (one or more):

• Chartered Civil Engineer, Accredited NEC Project Manager, PRINCE2, or APM qualification
• Experience in infrastructure project management with a focus on client advisory and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of technological tools, AI, PowerBI, etc.
• Understanding of contract law
• Technical expertise in civil engineering asset management, design, or construction

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and committed with a passion for creating a better built environment
• Flexible and adaptable in a growing SME organization
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement