NEC Project Manager

Matchtech; Wexford; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to support delivery of major rail and civils infrastructure projects in Southern Ireland. You will work in a live operational environment, with NEC4 contracting and target-cost arrangements.

The role demands commercial awareness, strong delivery discipline and ability to lead interfaces between client, contractor and stakeholders, while maintaining robust governance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management, contract administration or construction-stage delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation and demonstrable experience administering NEC ECC contracts.
• Experience with NEC4 ECC Option C target cost contracts.
• Experience delivering Design and Build construction contracts and multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.
• Background in rail, marine, port, transport or live operational infrastructure environments.
• Rail project experience and a strong understanding of project management and civil engineering principles.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the principal day-to-day interface between the project team, Contractor and Client
• Administering NEC4 ECC contracts, including target cost arrangements under Option C
• Managing construction-stage delivery across multidisciplinary civil engineering and rail projects
• Reviewing and challenging Contractor submissions, programmes, compensation events and claims where required
• Overseeing project governance, programme management, project controls and commercial risk management
• Managing Contractor interfaces within safety-critical, access-constrained and stakeholder-sensitive environments
• Monitoring safety management arrangements, incident reporting and compliance with project requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and providing clear progress reports to key stakeholders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Tools

NEC4 ECC

BIM & collaboration platforms

Common Data Environments

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to support the delivery of major rail and civil engineering infrastructure projects. This contract opportunity is suited to a commercially aware project management professional with rail civils experience, NEC4 contract expertise and a strong understanding of live operational environments. The role is based 3 days per week in Southern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the principal day-to-day interface between the project team, Contractor and Client
• Administering NEC4 ECC contracts, including target cost arrangements under Option C
• Managing construction-stage delivery across multidisciplinary civil engineering and rail projects
• Reviewing and challenging Contractor submissions, programmes, assumptions, compensation events and claims where required
• Overseeing project governance, programme management, project controls and commercial risk management
• Managing Contractor interfaces within safety-critical, access-constrained and stakeholder-sensitive environments
• Monitoring safety management arrangements, incident reporting and compliance with project requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and providing clear progress reports to key stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in project management, contract administration or construction-stage delivery of major infrastructure projects
• NEC4 ECC Project Manager accreditation and demonstrable experience administering NEC ECC contracts
• Experience with NEC4 ECC Option C target cost contracts
• Experience delivering Design and Build construction contracts and multidisciplinary civil engineering projects
• Background in rail, marine, port, transport or live operational infrastructure environments
• Rail project experience and a strong understanding of project management and civil engineering principles
• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body is preferred

Professional Skills:

• Analytical, proactive and commercially aware approach to project delivery
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to challenge Contractor submissions, programmes, assumptions and claims effectively
• Understanding of construction-stage governance, safety management and commercial risk
• Familiarity with BIM, digital collaboration platforms and common data environments
• Awareness of sustainable practices within infrastructure and construction projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an NEC Project Manager with rail and civil engineering experience to contribute to complex infrastructure works in a live operational setting.