Senior NEC4 Project Manager - Highways & Major Infra

Poutrix; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior NEC Project Manager to lead ECC contracts on major infrastructure schemes. You will administer contracts, manage compensation events, and ensure on-time delivery while safeguarding value for money.

Role requires site presence 2–3 days weekly, strong stakeholder management, and expert NEC4 knowledge. The successful candidate will mentor junior NEC practitioners and drive best practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Surveyor (CEng, MRICS, FRICS or equivalent).
• NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (current).
• Delivery at Competent to Specialist level under the NEC Competency Framework.
• Proven experience as named Project Manager on National Highways contracts.
• Experience managing major infrastructure schemes valued at £200m+.
• Demonstrated ability to perform NEC4 Project Manager duties without supervision.
• Experience supervising and developing less experienced staff.
• Willingness and ability to meet minimum site attendance requirements (3 days per week).
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named Project Manager under NEC4 ECC contracts and administer the contract.
• Undertake all Project Manager duties including Early Warning, Risk, Programme, and Payment assessments.
• Issue contractual notices, decisions and acceptances with NEC alignment.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to senior stakeholders.
• Lead on-site leadership with regular presence to support decision making.

Skills

NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation

Project management

Contract administration

Site management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Chartered Engineer/Surveyor

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior NEC Project Manager to lead ECC contracts on major infrastructure schemes. You will administer contracts, manage compensation events, and ensure on-time delivery while safeguarding value for money.

Role requires site presence 2–3 days weekly, strong stakeholder management, and expert NEC4 knowledge. The successful candidate will mentor junior NEC practitioners and drive best practice.