Senior Project Manager

Ganymede; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior NEC Project Manager for a contract role in the Portsmouth region. As the project manager, you will oversee a £400m water infrastructure project, managing delivery, contract administration, and change management processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in major civil engineering projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in NEC contract management, particularly under Option C. The role offers a competitive daily rate and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract management processes.
• Experience managing large budgets and risk profiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of main earthworks and engineering package.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control mechanisms.
• Produce monthly progress reports and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Management Plan.

Skills

Contract administration

Change management

Target cost management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior NEC Project Manager
Location: Portsmouth Region (3 days per week on site)
Job Type: Contract - Initial 6 months
Rate: £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35)

Company Overview

I am recruiting for a Senior NEC Project Manager to support the delivery of a major reservoir scheme in the Portsmouth region. This is a high-profile, nationally significant water infrastructure project and a rare opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a major asset outside of standard AMP-cycle pipeline works.

The Role

As Senior NEC Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of a circa £400m package of works covering the Season 2 main earthworks and engineering package for the reservoir. Over the initial 6-month period, you will oversee construction delivery while also managing the interface with design and MEICA works associated with the treatment plant and pumping station.

This role will suit an experienced NEC Project Manager with strong contract administration, change management, and target cost experience, particularly under NEC Option C arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Season 2 main earthworks and engineering package for the reservoir works.
• Manage a £400m construction package, ensuring delivery to programme, cost, and quality.
• Oversee and administer NEC contracts, with specific responsibility for Clause 32 early warnings and compensation events.
• Review, administer, and manage change control and target cost mechanisms.
• Oversee design development and MEICA interfaces for the treatment plant and pumping station.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and safety obligations.
• Produce monthly progress reports, forecasts, and governance approval documentation.
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve delivery and commercial challenges.
• Ensure all works align with the Client's Health & Safety Management Plan and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering major civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reservoir works, major earthworks, or large-scale infrastructure packages.
• Proven NEC contract management experience, ideally Option C target cost.
• Strong understanding of NEC Clause 32, compensation events, and change management processes.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing large budgets and risk profiles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior NEC Project Manager available for a contract role and interested in contributing to a major UK water infrastructure project, please send your CV to [e-mail] or contact Jordan Lee on 07583 177437 for further details.

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